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Tell the patient to relax the arm as much as possible. The needle should be inserted quickly with the bevel up. Avoid touching the tip of the needle to the inside of the cap before the injection to assure starting with the sharpest point possible. Then the vaccine should be injected slowly so the least muscle fibers as possible are damaged by the vaccine being inserted into the tissue.
A trick that some nurses use is to touch the patient (or have someone else touch them or gently pinch them) in another location just as the needle is inserted. The brain has trouble receiving the message of pain from the nerves from two places at the same time, so the sensation of pain can be reduced using this method.
Other distractions also can help, especially children. Swab alcohol on an opposite site of the body and then have the child blow on that spot. It will feel cold and help keep them from focusing on the injection. See link to tips below in the related links section for more tips.
There is also a new form of vaccine that is administered intradermally and is very good for the needle-averse patient. It does not hurt as much when this tiny (90% smaller) needle is used. See more in the related question below.
What else can I help you with?
Do flu shots contain live bacteria?
No, there is no live bacteria in flu shots. Flu shots are to prevent the flu which is caused by a virus, not bacteria. The various flu vaccines contain pieces of viruses that are treated to be able to give you immunization, but not make you sick from the virus contained in the vaccination. The flu shots contain inert ("dead") viruses or pieces of viruses instead of whole particles. The flu mist used in the nasal vaccination is made with active ("live") but weakened viruses that can not make you sick if you have an otherwise healthy body and immune system.
If you have the flu what would be best without the flu shots?
I'd take a flu mist. The one when it is sprayed up your nose. A lot of people get sick from flu shots.
When you have the flu does your belly hurt?
Your stomach will not nessasaraly hurt if you have the flu. it depends on what flu you have
What is a FLU nurse?
A FLU nurse is an LPN or RN who administers flu shots.
Why do shots hurt?
Shots do not hurt silly :P
Are flu shots good for you?
NO
Do you have seasonal flu shots available If you do, how much do you charge?
Sometimes you can get seasonal flu shots for free. Lots of churches will have days when you can get them free.
Does flu make your eyes hurt?
I currently have the flu and whenever i move my eyes around they hurt like not really painful hurt, more of a stiff feeling in my eyeball muscles.... not sure really why i wear contacts btw
Are flu shots bad for you, or are they actually beneficial for your health?
Flu shots are beneficial for your health. They help prevent the flu and its complications, reducing the risk of serious illness and hospitalization. The benefits of getting a flu shot outweigh any potential risks.
Can phlebotomists give flu shots?
yes pleas
Does Blue cross of mi cover flu shots?
NO
People receives a flu shot to prevent what?
People receive flu shots to build immunity to several varieties of the flu virus.
