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Give distraction a shot when kids are getting shots
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Maryland Gazette
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November 1, 2006
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Copyright informationCopyright 2006 Maryland Gazette. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Think preschoolers don't know geography? Drive 'em to the
pediatrician's office. Starting around age 2, they're crying before
you make the final turn into the parking lot - they remember where
they get shots.
Vaccinations and other needle-sticks are more than pinpricks to
little kids, and often to older ones, too. They cause fear that can
turn a simple checkup into a stress-filled battle.
It sounds too easy, but distracting your tot can reduce the
distress, concludes a new medical review that examined psychological
techniques for easing the pain.
Nothing will stop all the crying. But pick a distraction suitable
for the child's age and stage of development, and anything from a low-
tech trick ...
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