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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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  • When I was young something like this would have worked (or backfired): We have to vaccinate so that you are protected from the flu. We now the flu is bad, and we feel very ill. Normally the vaccine involves needles, but we got lucky. A nasal vaccine is painless, and after we make it, we will be able to play outside and be much stronger to fight the flu. Remember we have to thank the doctor when we arrive."

    Does sound like propaganda so I'd advice you iterate a few versions if used at all.

  • in reply to Deleted User

    Thanks Almond. I’ve spoken to him about it a few times, and he seems to see why having it is a good thing. It definitely helps him when he understands why he has to do something.

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