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Infant immunizations
 
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Babies and shots



Alternative names:
shots and babies

Information:

Question:
How can you ease the pain of shots for babies?

Answer:
Avoid being anxious yourself, hold the baby on your lap during the shot to comfort him or her, distract the baby during the shot, and avoid taking babies (and children) for shots when they are tired. See also the document on vaccinations.



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