Help Eliminate Pain in Kids: The Hidden Cost of Immunization

Pain relief during childhood immunization injections has been identified as a priority by health agencies, researchers, and parents. This 20 minute documentary addresses the real and growing problem of needle fears and resulting healthcare avoidance behaviour due to under treated childhood immunization pain. At least 10% of the population avoid immunization and other needle procedures due to needle fears.

For more information, visit our Learning Hub on Pain-Free Injections: http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/comfortpromise

This video does not constitute medical advice, and is not meant to be used or relied upon by anyone without additional guidance and supervision from a qualified physician. Do not perform the procedures described in this video unless your child's physician has reviewed this video and provides you with specific instructions and directions about performing these procedures.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction

00:34 - What are the current issues with immunizations?

02:25 - Trauma in early childhood from needles

03:20 - Why simple distractions can help infants and children during needle pokes

03:50 - Children at local school asked about their experiences with getting a needle

08:22 - Advances of vaccinations

00:10:41 - Does the order of vaccines matter?

00:11:21 - Why it's important to hold the baby when they are receiving a needle

00:11:58 - Using sugar water to reduce needle pain

00:13:00 - Breastfeeding to reduce needle pain

00:14:42 - How negative experiences with needle pokes can impact a child

00:18:50 - Why is it important to share tips on how to create a better experience for children when getting a needle?

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