Case scenario
Ann books in her son Anthony, aged 5, for his flu vaccine and tells you he is slightly anxious about vaccinations. You assure Ann that you will use distraction techniques and support her in holding Anthony comfortably to reduce vaccination fear and pain. Ann asks if she should give her son paracetamol immediately before the appointment or apply a local anaesthetic to numb the area. You advise Ann that prophylactic paracetamol before influenza vaccination is not recommended, and unless Anthony has needle phobia, the evidence does not support the application of a local anaesthetic. On the day of the booking, Ann arrives with Anthony, who appears a little worried.
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