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Child flu vaccinations

Amberet

Hi everyone,

My 5 year old son (he’s autistic with a PDA profile) was offered a nasal flu vaccination at school, which he refused. We’ve been given another appointment for me to take him to have it done (tomorrow morning!) but I know it’s going to be a massive struggle.

I’m very pro-vacccination and am really keen for him to have it. I’ll take him to the appointment and try to make it as easy on him as possible, but I’ve already spoken to the community vaccination team and the adjustments they can (or are willing to) offer him are minimal (a quiet room, but only if it happens to be available at his appointment time).

I’m wondering if anyone has any tips? I’m also wondering what the lesser evil is if he’s finding it too difficult - abandon the vaccine and prevent him experiencing a meltdown, or push on and protect him from flu? I’m autistic too and am having trouble quantifying what’s best. 

Thanks!

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  • Amberet said:
    My 5 year old son (he’s autistic with a PDA profile) was offered a nasal flu vaccination at school, which he refused

    Have you been able to get him to explain why he doesn't want it?

    Could he be getting anti-vaxxers influencing him? If so I would take this up with the school, expecially if there is teacher doing this. It could also be someone at home which is why asking him to explain it is necessary.

    Sometimes an incentive can be the lever to move that immovable object - taking him for a special treat meal or to the cinema can work (whatever he loves but doesn't get too often).

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  • Amberet said:
    My 5 year old son (he’s autistic with a PDA profile) was offered a nasal flu vaccination at school, which he refused

    Have you been able to get him to explain why he doesn't want it?

    Could he be getting anti-vaxxers influencing him? If so I would take this up with the school, expecially if there is teacher doing this. It could also be someone at home which is why asking him to explain it is necessary.

    Sometimes an incentive can be the lever to move that immovable object - taking him for a special treat meal or to the cinema can work (whatever he loves but doesn't get too often).

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