Confident Care Eases Vaccination Pain

Confident Care Eases Vaccination Pain

 

Panado® knows vaccination day can feel a little daunting. But with confident care and the trusted¹ power of Panado® to ease pain and provide fast relief² for tiny humans, those necessary jabs don’t have to be scary. Parents can play a big part in soothing the sting and helping their little ones feel calmer before, during and after vaccinations.

 

Why Vaccinating Your Baby is Important

Vaccines teach your baby’s developing immune system how to fight germs safely, helping their body recognise and respond to infections before they can cause illness.^4a Each vaccine contains only a tiny, carefully tested amount of harmless ingredients to train their natural defences,^4b and every dose is strictly monitored by global health experts to ensure it’s safe and effective.^4c

 

How To Make Vaccinations Easier for Your Child

Research shows that how a parent reacts during a vaccination can make a big difference to how a baby feels.^3b When parents seem anxious, little ones tend to pick up on it and feel more uneasy too.^3c Babies who are upset before the jab also often feel more discomfort afterward. Here are a few ways you can help your baby stay calm.

 

Stay close: Your baby feels safer when you’re nearby. Hold them gently so their arm or thigh is exposed for the jab but keep the rest of them cosy and covered. Older babies or toddlers can sit on your lap facing you.^5a

 

Feed your baby: Some little ones cry less when breastfed during the jab because the closeness and sucking distract them. If you prefer, feed them right after to avoid any chance of spit-up.^5b

 

Use a little distraction: Distraction can work wonders. Bring along bubbles, a favourite toy or a rattle to help take your baby’s mind off the moment.^5c

 

How To Help Your Child After Vaccinations

For newborns or babies under five months old, try the 5 S's^6a right after they get a vaccine:

 

^1.             Swaddle your baby before the shot, wrapping them snugly like a little burrito, but keep their legs uncovered for the vaccination.^6b

^2.             Side or stomach positioning can help your baby feel more secure and comforted after the jab.^6c

^3.             Shushing softly in your baby’s ear helps them relax.^6d

^4.             Swinging your baby gently in your arms or an infant swing can soothe and distract them from any discomfort.^6e

^5.             Sucking, whether through breastfeeding, a bottle, or a pacifier, is another natural way to calm and comfort your baby during or after the vaccination.^6f

 

The Power To Fight Their Pain

Fussiness, fever and pain at the injection site, are common after vaccinations^7a and should settle within a few days.^7b Panado®, with its paracetamol-based infant drops⁸ and paediatric syrups^{9 & 10}  has always been a go-to choice¹ for parents when it comes to easing pain and discomfort in babies and children.

 

Syrups are a reliable and convenient solution for pain and fever relief, eliminating the challenges associated with suspensions.^11a The medicine is already dissolved, so there’s no need worry about uneven doses.^11b  This ensures accuracy every time, making life just that little bit easier for parents.

 

Panado® Strawberry⁹ syrup, and Panado® Peppermint¹⁰ syrup with improved taste,¹² get to work immediately² to ease pain and bring down fever.