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having a vaccination
Some people like to know what will happen when they have treatment.
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This part explains what might happen before, during and after having a vaccination.​
There is a comic strip that shows you what might happen when you have your treatment too.
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I would like to know what a vaccination is for and why I need one A vaccination is a way to stop you catching a disease in the future, or to stop you being very unwell if you do catch it. Vaccinations keep you safe from some diseases that could make you very unwell. You will be told why you are having a vaccine, and what disease the vaccine is for. The vaccine works when it is put inside your body, and it helps your body to learn what the disease looks like and how to fight it. This means your body will know what to do if you catch the disease in the future. Vaccinations are usually given in the top of one of your arms, below your shoulder.
I would like to know what might happen BEFORE my vaccination Your doctor, teacher, or parent/carer will tell you about the vaccine, and why they would like you to have it. They will ask you to wear something that makes it easy for them to access the top of your arms. This could be a t-shirt, or if it’s cold you could wear a jumper or shirt on top which can be taken off or the sleeve rolled up. On the day of your vaccine, you will meet the person who will give you your vaccination. This might be someone at your doctors, or at school.
I would like to know what might happen DURING my vaccination You will be asked which arm you would like the person to use. Some people prefer to use the arm they don’t write with. They will ask you for access to that arm, so you might need to take off your jumper or roll up your sleeve. Your arm might be cleaned with a small alcohol wipe which might feel cold. You’ll feel some gentle squeezing on the top of your arm and then some pushing which might feel stingy. This feeling usually only lasts for a few seconds.
I would like to know what might happen AFTER my vaccination You might be given a sticky plaster or cotton wool ball to wear on your arm for a short time Some people find that their arm can feel a bit stiff (harder to move) and a bit tender for a day or two after they have a vaccine. You will be told if the vaccine might make you feel any different by the person who gives you the vaccination.
I would like to see a drawing example of the treatment needle
I would like to see a drawing of what my appointment might be like