Pain Management for Vaccinations

Did you know that you can numb your child’s skin before he gets a vaccine? My pediatrician prescribed me Lidocaine and Prilocaine cream. About a half hour before my daughter, Vayda’s, doctor visit, I rub a little on her legs. She stills feels the pressure of serum in her muscle, but she doesn’t feel the needle so it’s less painful. I’m happy that I can spare her at least a little pain. The last time she got a shot she didn’t even cry!

            

          If you are interested in learning more about how to help your little ones get through their vaccines check out these articles:

http://www.whattoexpect.com/child-vaccinations/minimizing-pain-for-infants.aspx

http://tnpedfoundation.org/PDF/ReducingChildrensVaccinationPain.pdf

-Ava