2007-03-08 15:45:55 · 12 answers · asked by scaredgrl31 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Ok I'm a phlebotomist.. lucky you.. I draw blood on a daily basis so I use needles. Your daughter is 11 you said? They will not need a big needle for this shot. (Gauge/ size) Every patient that I have ever had does not like needles. One way to calm her down is to show her that it will not be very painful. Basically it feels like a quick bee sting. More of a pinch. I'm sure you have had a needle stuck in you at least once in your life so try to share with her what your experiences have been. If they were awful.. lie a little lol don't tell her any horror stories. We aren't all bad with needles you know. One way I show children how the shot is going to feel is by poking them a little in the arm with a nail on my finger just enough to make an impression. All in all it only lasts for a split second once the needle is in the hard part is over. Most people freak out about how long the needle is. They do not stick the whole needle in your arm so that is something else that needs to be explained. Just enough goes in to get below the surface of the skin. So good luck and tell her not to worry and she shouldn't cry. Not to mention YOU need to stay calm and not get upset, your children look to you to protect them. By you staying clam it helps her to relax. ;0
2007-03-08 15:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by pbt A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just look away from the needle, close your eyes, breathe in and out, and maybe you can ask the nurse/doctor to count 3, 2, 1 so you know when it will go in. Just continue to keep your eyes shut, look away, breathe and before you know it it will be over! It's just a little pick. No biggie. I'm afraid of needles and I had no problem. They used to have to strap me down! It's not bad. It's quick.
2007-03-08 15:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like any shot that you get over quick. Hurt a lot less then the hanger that went through my foot can tell you. just a quick prick and is over some people feel a sting like a flue shot i didn't.
2007-03-08 15:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by wendy l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does hurt; the area around the shot gets hard and very tender. Poor girl. Maybe an ice pack? some tylenol? And tell her she doesn't have to get another one for ten years!!
2007-03-08 15:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by mzindica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually its not the needle that hurts, its the medicine that they are putting in the body, it stings a bit, then later the arm is a little sore and stiff like after working out. tell her to move her arm alot after the shot. it really isn't that bad
2007-03-08 18:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by princess1226 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to relax. Any shot is scarey to a child, but it will only hurt for a moment. My daughter had one last year and handled it like a champ. Be there to hold her hand and tell her to squeeze as tight as she wants.
2007-03-08 15:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by David A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I recall, it stings like any other injection when you first get it. Then the injection site will feel bruised or achey for a couple of days. It's uncomfortable, but not horrible.
2007-03-08 15:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its only tetnues shot. whats the problem? just tell your daughter to get over it.
2007-03-08 15:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by cb450t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like getting pinched. Not that big of a deal. Stubbing your toe hurts worse than that.
2007-03-08 15:49:03 · answer #9 · answered by Jack S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OUCH I had one a few weeks ago. It felt like I got punched in the arm for about a week.
2007-03-08 15:51:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋