in a couple of weeks my mom is taking my sis and i to get our meningitis vaccination shots. I know that she really wants to get us this shot cuz a few years ago on thanks giving day my cousin died because of meningitis. i really dont like shots. what do i do?
2006-06-14 04:45:26 · 11 answers · asked by predictable 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
you deal with it. its worth it. think happy thoughts : D
2006-06-14 04:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can understand your fear but the shots are not as bad as you think. What is making things worse is all the time you have to think about it. All babies in the USA and UK have these jabs or similar ones when they are only a few months old and they survive! I don't know whether you have had bad memories from previous jabs but go with your mum or some one to support you and you never know, it may turn out to be a lot better than you feared.
Secondly, meningitis can spread very rapidly in schools so it pays if you have had the jab. This is because meningitis is a medical emergency and if it is a bad one your chances of survival will be maybe 50%. The complications are really nasty and can include you being deaf etc. or losing limbs or ending up with a stroke with half your body paralyzed.
When you consider all this, a little jab is the lesser of two evils. I am sure you are a very brave person. You will be OK. Let the medical staff know you are scared and they will be very helpful as well
2006-06-14 04:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by natsubee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got a meningitis shot. It doesnt hurt anymore then a regular shot and its all in your head seriously. The shot itself does not hurt it will be a little sore the next day but you will be fine
2006-06-14 04:49:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like u don't have a choice. The shot doesn't hurt at all. Has mom had one? Maybe suggest her getting hers too. That ought to take your mind off of it. LOL
GL
2006-06-14 12:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I had no idea they even had a shot for it, how affective is it? Shots do suck but just sit there and get it, its over in seconds. Its like jumping into a pool just JUMP in, its only cold at first.
2006-06-14 04:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by caley44312 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pay no attention and look away.
All you really feel is a little rick.
After the shot...rub where the shot was to help crculation or else it might hurt some.
But dont worry about it.
2006-06-14 04:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by .: The Girl Next Door:. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell your mom. she could like take u out to ice cream or something afterwards. do something to make you look forward to it/after it. when ur at the doctors, look the other way and squeeze somthing when he sticks the needle in. and just remember its not going to hurt you, its helping your body
2006-06-14 04:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a shot is only a few seconds of pain dying is a lifetime of pain for your loved ones you should just do it for your own good
2006-06-14 04:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by Juan M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just pretend the needle isn't there while you play with a toy or think of something happy just dont look at the needle!
2006-06-14 04:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont be afraid. They dont hurt at all. Just stay lose when youre getting it. If you stay stiff and all nervous it will hurt more.
2006-06-14 04:49:51 · answer #10 · answered by dog_hell_red 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't look, have someone sqeeze your hand, and take you mind somewhere else. try talking to someone about something otherthan the shot.
2006-06-14 05:55:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋