SUNDAY, Oct. 18, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- Even many adults want to run away from an injection, so it's no surprise that children will try to flee, scream, cry and make a scene when it's time for flu shots this year.
"The good news is that there are several techniques that parents can use to positively impact their child's experience when getting a needlestick -- whether it's a flu shot, a childhood vaccine, or blood work," Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer, director of the Pediatric Pain Program at Mattel Children's Hospital of the University of California, Los Angeles, said in a university news release.
Pediatricians recommend the following ways to distract kids while getting a shot:
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To learn about kids and the flu, see the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.