My 16 year old had to go the doctor yesterday, and we made an appointment for a physical, where she is missing some inncoculations, as well as taking the new Gardisal vaccine. She got herself all worked up and threw up in the bathroom and was shaking and crying. What can I do when the actual innoculation shots come?
2007-03-13 01:36:34 · 8 answers · asked by njcheetah 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
This is actually common. Many teenage girls actually get so worked up they pass out. From my own experience, thinking about it is WAY worse than doing it! At 16, she's old enough to know rationally what *could* happen if she doesn't get vaccinated, so I suggest letting her research what diseases she could get - especially the Gardasil - HPV warts are GROSS. That should make her want to take the vaccines. When it comes time for the actual injections - have her look away and take a deep breath (even put on her iPod if that'll distract her enough) when she gets the actual jab. If the doctor or nurse is good a giving shots, it'll be over before she can blink.
2007-03-13 06:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Explain to her that the last time she had shots she was really small, so that's why they hurt so much. Now that she is so much older, they won't hurt nearly as much as she thinks.
This is an extreme reaction. If talking to her doesn't help, maybe you should call the dr and ask for advice. There might be some sort of sedative you can give her ahead of time.
Are there other things going on in her life that are upsetting her such that this one little thing set her off??
2007-03-13 03:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by Cris O 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something happened to my sister when she was little and now she is petrified of needles. This helps her. Speak with the nurses ahead of time so they know to take it easy on her. Have her bring something comforting or just hold her hand. Keep talking to her. Tell her to keep watching you and think of someplace she would rather be (beach/Hawaii, skiing...), and have her describe what it looks like, how she feels, who is with her. And as hard as this is, you need to be calm as still water. Just keep her talking. If she stops, ask her questions that need more than yes or no. I don't suggest having her close her eyes because not knowing is sometimes worse than having it in the background - but give her that option. Good luck!
2007-03-13 05:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by g-lady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally understand where she is coming from!!! I know this is stupid, but I'm 21 and will throw a hissy fit if a needle gets near me! I can't have my blood taken or anything, I'm scared to death of those dang needles!
2007-03-13 04:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by Me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she is afraid of needles and recieving care a good way to help her though it is to talk to her. If that doesn't work, requset that she get something to alter her mind (valume) to reduce her fears while at the doctors when recieving such things as shots.
2007-03-13 03:36:02 · answer #5 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You should tell her that she is growing up and that sometimes we have to do things that we don't want to. Don't be afraid to be stern about it, the more you coddle her, the more she will use that type of behavior to get out of what she doesn't want to do.
2007-03-13 04:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by Trish 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
explain to her its not the end of the world and it has to be done no matter what and accept it.
2007-03-13 01:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by colodge_25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U Should Just not harm yourself and just wait until she say she is pregnant.
2007-03-13 04:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by Niecey 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋