My daughter backed out from having her Bcg jab at school last year as she has a real fear of needles. So i am worried that she should have had it done. I asked my GP to do it and I was told no he couldnt do this and I wasnt able to get it done at a clinic as they dont hold any private Bgc clinics in London? I told them of her fear and they said I;d best get her out of it?! but how do I get a child of 12 out of a fear for needles? I cant see her letting them try again. what can I do and where can I go to get this done again?would they be able to numb her arm or make her sleepy or something?
2007-01-19 11:26:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
1. Providing information - medical staff, friends and parents can all make a difference by making the patient fully aware of what is going to occur and the reasons why. For a child, it is best to explain in very simple terms what is going to happen.
2. Coping strategies - distraction techniques can really help. For example, you could take along a child's favourite toy, teddy or dolly. Reading a book can help (musical books or pop-ups work especially well with young children). You could also try singing songs, counting to ten or using toys that use the child's other hand or arm. Obviously, taking teddy may not be applicable for adults.
3. Topical anaesthetic preparations - numbing the nerves before needle procedures, such as venepuncture or venous cannulation. These topical anaesthetics have been used in hospitals for many years and are often known as "magic cream".
Ametop* Gel is an example of a topical anaesthetic, and contains tetracaine.
Tetracaine is a fast acting and well known topical anaesthetic.
Ametop* Gel is used to produce anaesthesia of the skin before taking a blood sample or administering a cannula to the vein
Imagine what your life will be like when you know that you are not "defective". When you can be confident and at ease in situations where you used to feel your needle fear. And when you can talk about your former phobia symptoms as though you are describing a movie where the character is someone else, not you.
2007-01-19 13:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by Cutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I really feel for your daughter. I have been there, done that. I have an intense fear of needles and it is so difficult for a nurse to do a BCG if you're shaking.
However, I know from experience that it does NOT hurt. With me the nurse used numbing cream and distraction therapy- getting me to look away and asking me all sorts of questions, some funny which made me giggle.
I didn't get the reaction from the BCG but my arm felt very heavy and dead weighted.
Your daughter might be able to have it when the next group of kids have theirs, maybe you should ask? I had mine at school and my favourite teacher came with me for support which was fab.
I live in Chelmsford, Essex, UK. If your daughter would like to email me, she can do so on emmahart273@btinternet.com
2007-01-20 13:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your GP wont do it as u say they don't hold the vaccine my daughter had to get hers done at 9 mths due to travelling abroad we had to take her to hospital for it so that is where they will do it your GP should refer u. unfortunately i cant give advice how to stop her been scared, i really don't think they will put her to sleep as they will have to use the gas and it cost, but i do know hospital use a type of cream for when they put drips in so maybe they might be able to use that.
ps- if your GP is being funny and wont refer u lie and say u going to a country like India, Nigeria or Bangladesh because then they must have the injection that's why my daughter had hers so young. hope this help a bit. best of luck
2007-01-19 19:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what country you are in but my son has a HUGE fear of needles and in the US the doctor put a patch on his arm that numbed it somewhat... the trick is to stick them quick and not let her see the needle. Good Luck.
2007-01-19 19:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by Lost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try telling her/him it is just a needle it won't hurt. And you could get sick without it.
2007-01-19 19:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by babyangel640 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egads, I would never let my daughter get vaccinated.
At twelve years old, it's her choice. You can't force her to have an injection she doesn't want, so I wouldn't push the issue.
2007-01-19 20:52:16 · answer #6 · answered by Jade 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dunno get to be put out or summin to have it done
2007-01-20 05:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋