Here are some tips you could try that may help your child's vaccination appointment go smoothly.
Do
- Remember to take your personal child’s immunisation book
- Inform the clinic if someone else is taking your child for vaccinations
- Under 12 months dress your baby in clothes that are easy to remove.
- For toddlers and older children dress them in loose or short sleeves.
- Try to stay calm during the vaccination. It's natural to worry but it might make your child anxious and restless
- Let your child know what's going to happen in simple language. For example, "you may feel a sharp scratch that will go away very fast"
- Hold your child on your knee during the injection. If you're worried about seeing injections you could ask a nurse or another member of staff to hold them for you
Don’t
- Do not rush to get to your appointment. Giving yourself plenty of time can help you and your child avoid feeling stressed and anxious
- Do not be worried about speaking to the nurse or doctor, they can answer any questions you have about vaccination
