Shots (a.k.a. Vaccines)

Who Said Two Out of Three Ain't Bad

It's that wonderful time of year again when every kid who has no say in the matter is forced to endure flu shots. And this year was my turn to take my girls for the annual exercise in pain management.

During the visit we learned that Ellla hit the vaccine lottery: she was scheduled to get three shots in addition to the one for the flu. Try telling a 4 year old that it's for their own good...better to endure the momentary searing pain than suffer through an extended illness, or worse. Good luck with that.


A Veteren Shot Taker

I've heard friends tell stories of how their kid stared down their fear and took the shot with a smile. That'll work for one shot, with some kids. Not four in a row. So I had to hold Ella on my lap, secure her arms in a gentle but stern way so she didn't punch the nurse and watch as needle after needle were jammed into here shoulders.

As grateful as I am for preventive medicine, I really thank God for cures like candy, ice cream and sugar. That's what cured the vaccine bug.