Health Tip: Getting Your Child Vaccinated

Vaccinations are a necessary part of keeping your child healthy, but the pain and fear may be difficult to endure.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests:

Talk to the pediatrician about ways to manage your child’s pain.
Distract a young child during the shot by singing a song, blowing bubbles or playing a game.
Act the doctor about using a numbing spray or cream.
Breast-feed or offer a pacifier to babies during vaccination.
Stay calm and reassure your child that everything is OK.

Source: HealthDay