Hurt a little now, or hurt a lot more later.
My kids are 6 and 8... another 10-11 months from their next birthdays and the older one more so than the younger one is VERY ADVERSE to getting shots. A year ago with the H1N1 shot he ran out of the gymnasium when we were 5 feet from the table to get our shots. When I finally retrieved him and brought him back and TWO adults held him down, he was fine with the shot. Didn't hurt at all. Actually mine did but it was no big deal.
My kids are 6 and 8... another 10-11 months from their next birthdays and the older one more so than the younger one is VERY ADVERSE to getting shots. A year ago with the H1N1 shot he ran out of the gymnasium when we were 5 feet from the table to get our shots. When I finally retrieved him and brought him back and TWO adults held him down, he was fine with the shot. Didn't hurt at all. Actually mine did but it was no big deal.
What my son doesn't realize is that yes, it may hurt for 1-2 seconds and perhaps a day or two after you might have some soreness in that shoulder but ever had the flu? Depending on the type and the severity you are in a world of hurt, many times from head to toe for a lot longer than a few seconds or a day or two.
But try reasoning with an 8 year old! It's like a Democrat and a Republican sitting down to discuss Sarah Palin's wardrobe. Don't bother.
Now have you had your flu shot this year? No excuses. Do it! Need help finding one? School clinic, doctors office, most pharmacies. Heck, even our church had them for free last week. No excuses, they are safe... get one!
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