Read @DrATaddio's @CMAJ clinical practice guideline on reducing pain during vaccine injections here: https://t.co/ZTpVeQyAKI #KidsVaccinesDay #ItDoesntHaveToHurt
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RT @alnwik: @ENirenberg @gorskon @AngryCardio @han_francis @risahoshinoMD Here in Canada it was done to mitigate pain for infants. As an ad…
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@ENirenberg @gorskon @AngryCardio @han_francis @risahoshinoMD Here in Canada it was done to mitigate pain for infants. As an adult I would appreciate at least being given the choice. (An IM/IV roulette hesitant here.) https://t.co/F07rTCdNva
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6️⃣ Consider pharmacological pain management Topical local anesthetic creams / gels can be applied by parents / caregivers prior to an appointment. Acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen aren’t usually recommended as pre-treatment, but do help with side effects.