Do you think this picture is how our kiddos imagine getting shots? I have a typical daughter that is discovering a severe vasovagal reaction when she is getting any kind of shot.
Some of the symptoms are lightheadedness, nausea, the feeling of being extremely hot (accompanied by sweating), ringing in the ears, uncomfortable feeling in the heart, fuzzy thoughts, a slight inability to speak/form words (sometimes combined with mild stuttering), weakness and visual disturbances such as lights seeming too bright, fuzzy or tunnel vision, and sometimes a feeling of nervousness can occur as well. These last for at least a few seconds before consciousness is lost (if it is lost).
And THIS is the TYPICAL kiddo!
We have discovered that preparing the shot site with some numbing agent like lidocaine (need a prescription) helps lower the anxiety as it "doesn't hurt at all!" (from my daughter on the spectrum)
If you can't get a prescription for lidocaine, we have also resorted to using products for mouth canker sores which provides some numbing relief.
Also having a cold cloth/paper towels on the back of the neck (or even a cold pack) can help too. I would recommend having a container to throw up in available "just in case". :)
And for those who are interested in getting their ears pierced....the above suggestions can work for that adventure as well! Just numb the ear lobes!
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