Jerseygirl

I'm still scared of shots (vaccinations) and would do almost anything to get out of having one.

Shots in the mouth given by the dentist and shots taking blood don't bother me.

MsElui

when we went for our medicals for our green cards - i was about 8 months pregnant - so i chickened out of taking my 4 year old in - letting my husband do that - in case he went a bit mad. (I took the 2 year old in). Anyways - when they were in - all I could hear was screaming and sobbing etc - which went on for about 5 minutes before they came out! I said to DH - i was hoping they didnt need any jabs as should be up to date. DH explained there was no jab - it was just the doc trying to put a blood pressure cuff on him He didnt like it and basicallly refused! Rather glad there was no jab as he would have gone through the roof! The 2 year old was just fine

The 4 year old was so tramuatized by the jabs at his 4 year well check he asked several times a day for MONTHS if it was the day he had to have more! (becuase like a fool i had told him there were more to come - 6 months later).

Macca67

Just wait until he's 14 and you try to stop him from going to a concert in Chicago with his mates.

PepsiChic

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im so phobic of needles i cant even see them on tv or i have a few blown panic attack.

The last vaccination i had was when i was 4. Till i got my k1 and i was so heavily drugged i was barely consious thankgod.

When we have kids, hubby is takin them for shots. Same with the kittens infact!

Kaffy Mintcake

Aw Sarah - that sounds awful. Just don't trick him into going back to the doctor's. I still remember being a little girl and being told we were going to McDonald's (that was a big deal back then!) and I pulled on my little pink coat only to find myself at the doctors for shots. My parents claim we went to McDonald's afterwards, and maybe we did, but I only remember being tricked.

I like the idea of taking them for something fun afterwards. Hang in there!

penguinbar

I was always bribed with a new Barbie doll. I still used to run around the doctors office anyway.

SarahG

Son has his medical assessment on Tuesday and will need to get his blood pressure done. He has never had to have it done before and I think he may well freak out. Daughter gets it done all the time due to her kidney problems and she likes looking at the numbers on the monitor. May have to take her along. Of course, the fact there will be no needles this time may help my cause!

ironporer

Maybe Doctors and nurses should have someone dress up as a president or politician to give the Jabs...teach the little tykes from the get go not to trust the barstards.

SarahG

I was told by receptionist at Dr's office the Heb b shots would be £11 each but did not get asked for money when I went to book the next one and I certainly wasn't going to remind them. I am taking son for his medical assessment in half an hour and was told by receptionist at Dr's office that this could cost as much as £75 depending on how long it takes. When I reminded son he was going back to doctors this afternoon he held his arm and said 'No jabs this time?' He looked rather concerned but I truthfully replied, 'No jabs. Not this time' The next jab will be 3 weeks on Friday.

NYCbound

Up to £75??
Mine are costing £105 EACH! With the doctor having the discretion of charging less should he wish. I bloody hope he wishes.
Why are my jabs and medicals more expensive? Tis just not fair!

SarahG

Just back from Dr's office. His appointment was at 3pm but we were finally called at 3.45pm. Did all the basic height, weight, BP, listen to heart, feel gland in neck, look in ears and mouth etc. Have to go back with a urine sample. They had already printed out the vaccination list so am able to fill that in easily. Again no request for payment. I just hope that I don't suddenly get billed!
We were out by 4.05pm

made of kent

I have twins and they get their jabs at the same time, the first one, whoever it is takes it manfully and then fights me and the nurse not to do it to "their brother" which causes screaming and kicking from the one about to get it! a couple of times I have managed to get Hubby to come along, but mostly impossible! as the twice he has done it he has left in floods of tears!
To those who are paying for the Hep B jabs in the UK, find the number of your local PCT (Primary Health Trust) and ask what the rules are, I was in East Kent, Hep B is not a normal jab, but I got it free, as any child receiving it, is considered "at risk" from the infection, and they have no allowance for the fact that you are moving to the USA, they became "at risk" due to the need for the vaccine in a foreign country? but some doctors will try it on, I approached my Health Visitor first, and she investigated for me, some friends who have recently come over to CT, from East Kent, approached their doctor first, and paid!
Unfortunately I couldn't use the same move for the chicken pox vaccine as they had had chicken pox, so not at risk.

cybersecretary

My children hate me on principle I think. Its just the order of evolution!

N1cky

My daughter has just asked when she has to go for her booster.
Me: Next week
Daughter: It's just one isn't it?
M: Yes
D: When's the next one
M: I think 3 months
D: Is that it then?
M: Yes
D: For life?
M: No, for a few years unless they change the rules and you have to have a different one for school
D: Well if they change the rules I'm going to write to the president and complain 'cos its just not on

Gotta love 'em

NYCbound

Just back aswell, took forever, BUT my Dr seemed to have forgotten that he should be charging me and I kept very quiet. Think I have just saved myself £210. Niiiice