Kindergarten Vacs, WWYD?
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Kindergarten Vacs, WWYD?
| Mon, 06-25-2007 - 1:49pm |
Hi!
First let me say, this isnt a debate about vaccinations :).
| Mon, 06-25-2007 - 1:49pm |
Hi!
First let me say, this isnt a debate about vaccinations :).
usually (we've lived in 3 different states) you can get a written note from your Doctor stating that due to xyz issues your child is on a different schedule and he will be getting his shots on a prolonged schedule. Often they'll want to know when and they will keep checking back w/ you to make sure are keeping to that schedule.
W/ DS #1 the doctor had to write a note stating that due to ds's phobia of shots that it was too dangerous to give him the chicken pox vaccine (wasn't required for him until he was in 6th grade and they were afraid he'd break off the needle in his arm or leg). The nurse didn't blink an eye at the note, just added it to his file.
Betsy
Hi Betsy!
Thats probably a good thing to note, with the way Nick was flailing around, I didnt even think of that one.
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Christine
You know Christine, I was thinking the same thing. I am really on the fence over the whole "shots" issue.
Adam is gonna be 4 in a few weeks and due for kindergarden next year=next round of shots. I am afraid of regression--I'll probably kill someone one.
I plan on at least spacing them out and demanding to not give the combo shot.
nora
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I would actually be happy if they could combo the MMR/chicken pox shot, then he would only have to get 1 shot. At least that would be easier than having 2. I am thinking of doing like Betsy said and getting his dev ped to back us up saying that he has a needle phobia right now and that we need to delay this last round of shots for a year or so. He is up to date on all the rest, the really important ones, and what's the worst that can happen? Even kids who have had the chicken pox vacs can still get it.
Christine
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Christine
Hmmmm I remember when Chris and Nick got their shots for Kindergarten, and they got them in the arm. You sure they are just doing it their "preferred way" and not the way it has to be?
Sometimes Docs are like that. I had to fight tooth and nail once just so my son who was 18 months old didn't have to have his temp taken rectually. I was like COME ON! He's 18 months and there's no way your gonna do that. (He was in between docs at the time and I took him to a clinic).
Well they didn't like that, but I wouldtn't let them get near him, especially since we weren't there for a fever! They finally caved, but they were a bit pissed. Oh well.
Lainie
(((Christine!)))
First let me tell you that I have the same dilemma with ds this year. He has to have a couple shots in Aug. before Kindy. And he HATES shots! Every time we walk into the docs office ANYWHERE, the first thing out of his mouth is "no shot!". :( But I have found a couple things that have worked for me. 1)ask the nurse to keep the needles out of sight until they are actually ready to stick him. This lessens the amount of time he has to freak out before it actually happens and by then...it's over. This one works really good with ds. 2) tell the nurse to tell you when she is ready to stick him and then you can distract him for a moment so she can actually do it. Yes, he will quickly feel it and turn back around, but like I said, by then it will be over. 3) if there is more than one shot to be given, ask the staff if it is possible for more than one nurse to give the shots so they can all happen at one time. We did this with ds last time he had shots and it was great! he only had ONE moment of pain and it went quick. This was a good option because with my ds, it's the ole "once bitten, twice shy" attitude! Fortunately, he forgets my little tricks from one "shot" visit to another! I hate to trick him like that, but I feel it saves him ALOT of tears and anxiety!
HTH, Jen