My daughter is starting Kindergarten, which means booster

Question

My daughter will be starting kindergarten this fall, which means she has to go in for her booster. I heard that they give four shots at a time!! Is this true?? and how should I break the news to my daughter before we go in to the doctor's or should I?? I don't know what to do.

Answer 1

Now usually I would say to tell her. Just casually mention it in a conversation like it's no big deal. "Hunny, did you have fun at daycare today? You're gonna go to the doctors in a few days and they'll give you a few shots to make sure you don't get sick. What do you want for dinner?" Don't be stressed or worried when you bring it up, because then she will be too.

Buuuut, it sounds to me like you're freaking out like whoa. If you can't tell her without sounding stressed or anxious, don't tell her at all.  

Answer 2

My daughter is a fighter.When it comes to shots she has to be held down.I don't know why except for it hurts because no one has told her that they are bad or that they hurt.I've always told her they make you feel better and keep you safe and healthy and she still has to be held down and usually it takes 3 nurses to hold her down if her dad can not be there(at work during those times). If she is like my daughter then I wouldn't even say anything until its about to happen...yes I know it scares her but she needs them so it has to be done no matter what. If she is alright with shots then just tell her that she has to get a few shots at this appointment but don't be scared because she needs them to go to school.

And yes usually they try to give them all at once or at least 2 at a time so it can be done and over with faster instead of letting the child sit there and be absolutely terrified one shot at a time.Its actually a good method cause my daughter is so much better with it when they do it fast instead of drag it out one by one

Answer 3

i think you should get her pumped about starting kindergarten first by telling her shes going to school with all the big kids and shes going to meet so many new friends and its going to be so fun and you wish you could be going to school and all that jazz, then tell her part of going to school is you have to get shots so no one gets sick and tell her they dont hurt at all and after you get a cool surprise for being so brave, you should try and make a big deal out of her being old and growing up and how excited you are and so that the shots dont seem like that big of a deal and after get her a surprise so she has something to look forward too, and baby girl dont listen to people saying you sound ridiculous and hysterical starting school is a big deal and a big part of both you and childs life and no one would want it to be miserable your doing the right thing and good luck  

Answer 4

In this country, they only get the MMR (one shot).  

I am not honestly sure about anywhere else

good luck!

Answer 5

No, you sound ridiculous and hysterical, your poor daughter. Get help.

Answer 6

You should call the doctor's office and ask them exactly what they intend to give her.  Always be honest with your daughter.  Tell her about the appointment when you make it, but don't talk about the shot until the day of the appointment.  Of course if she asks, then answer her honestly.  It might help to give her a chocolate bar (or her favorite treat) to eat while getting the shot and then have a "good girl" reward for her after the shot.  The reward should be given after she receives the shot no matter how much she screams or resists.

Answer 7

You don't sound ridiculous or histerical, you sound just like a mom. My granddaughter only got 2 shots when she started kindergarten and yes you should tell her. If you lie and say no when she asks shes not going to trust you a whole lot after!  My daughter went through chemo from age 4 to 9 and I always told her before hand that she was going to get a "poke" as she called it. It gave her tiome to prepare for it and she will appreciate you telling the truth, not the "poke" though.

Answer 8

My little sister was in kindergarten last year. I think the most shots she has ever received at one time is 2 but I could be wrong. Whenever my sister has to get shots my mom just tells her ahead of time that she has to get a shot but that it won't be that bad and she'll get a surprise afterward.

Answer 9

no, ur kid wont get 4 shots at once, if u dont want them 2.  The shots r a 4 part series, u can have ur child get them whenever u want.  So, u could have her get 1 a week over a month or 2 one day etc. I would make sure she knows she will get icecream or something afterwards.  Hope this helps!!! <3

Answer 10

I remember that my sister had to get a shot one in each arm and then 1 on each leg. Also my nephew had to do the same thing, but hes not in kindergarten. He was in pre-school, but tell her she has to go get her big girl shots, and it won't hurt that much, but if she scared she can bring one of her favorite toys, and tell her after the big girl shots you will take her out somewhere like her favorite store or favorite place to eat or even go buy her something. =] hope this helps and your not being ridiculous or hysterical more like caring and a concern mother.

Answer 11

I just took my daughter for hers 3 weeks ago. She got 4 shots and then the tb test. I told her a month before that she  was gettin them and I would let her pick out a toy after  the dr visit if she was a big girl! Well of course she screamed and cried and tried to  get away from the nurse! But thats expected!! She still got a toy!! lol!! Just keep resurring her that she is a big girl and if she gets the shots she gets to g o to kindergarden with big kids too! I also told my daughter funny stories while waiting and after! Just silly stuff I made up !! Lol she loved that!!

Answer 12

No, she doesn't get 4 booster shots. Ouch, I hate booster shots. I never liked them, I always cry after every shot. I feel bad for your daughter, and um... good luck?

Answer 13

Well, when i went to go in for my booster it didnt hurt at all it was a minor pinch but i barely felt it you should just say that you are going to the doctors for a check up and that ur going to be getting shots . they either give her a sticker or a lollipop encorage her throughtout the way that will make her seem much confident. If not just bribe her buy saysing you will buy her a toy or ice cream what ever she likes!

Hope everything goes well!

Answer 14

my youngest has to go in too and i jus told her that if she has to have a shot she will be ok not to even worry about it so she hasnt if she does get upset it will not last long promise her that if she does well with the shot you will give her something or take her to get a icecream or something

Answer 15

No, I think they just give the MMR.

Answer 16

Do Not TELL HER!!! My mom is a nurse....just calmly talk to her when you get there and i would take a pillow and let her clench it, that helps and also let her sit on your lap for comfort....and i think it is only 1 shot.....and just tell them to make it fast...lol...hope i helped.....but take my advice she will be fine if not they will calm her down.