Getting Their MR Vaccination at School
Our current government wants every student across the country to be given (free) MR vaccination by this year.
Which I thought was a good idea!
Many parents have worries about their kids getting the jab at school, though =)
Will they be still during the jab?
If they run away, will there by anyone to hold them down?
What if they cry?
(Did YOU have any worries/concerns, too?)
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To us, we support our school’s decision to vaccinate all Primary School kiddos.
And no, we have no worries =)
I mean, if it’s time to get the jab at school, then just go through the process.
If you don’t want to look, then sure, just look away.
If it’s painful, just ‘tahan’ (hold the pain).
We explain to our kids a few days before THE day, that vaccination will help our body better fight viruses and bacteria attacks.
Oh, and I showed photos of them getting the jab when they’re babies =)
(They ended up browsing my blog to see more old photos of them when they’re little =)
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Anyway.
To us, a trip to the doc should never be painted as a scary experience to the kids.
And if there’s any ‘worry tone’ in our voice, however subtle, these kiddos will be able to detect it.
AND, when they spot your worry, they’d consequently be scared / reluctant towards the process.
When Brie and Vai showed slight concerns/worries, we talked to them in a matter-of-fact tone of voice, sharing with them how their bodies will be stronger afterwards.
We didn’t talk about it as if it’s such a big deal, … because it’s not =)
Anyway, glad that they faced the needles well earlier this week.
A cringe and a smile. No tears.
Well done, kiddos! =D
