Aspirin, Tylenol may decrease effectiveness of vaccines

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Aspirin, Tylenol may decrease effectiveness of vaccines

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With flu season in full swing and the threat of H1N1 looming, demand for vaccines is at an all-time high. Although those vaccines are expected to be effective, researchers have found further evidence that some over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin and Tylenol, that inhibit certain enzymes could impact the effectiveness of vaccines.

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