LIKELY BEHAVIOR OF CHILD BY AGE:
CHILD'S AGE |
LIKELY BEHAVIOR |
COMFORT MEASURES AFTER IMMUNIZATIONS |
2 mo. to 1 yrs. |
May get angry at being stuck with a needle. Will cry as long as pain lasts. Will stop crying when pain goes away. |
Holding, cuddling, nursing, talking softly. |
1 to 3 yrs. |
Tuned into their environment. May cry if hearing other children cry. |
Likes to be held. Also likes to get a treat for doing something good. |
Pre-schooler |
Picks up on parents' feelings. If you get anxious or calm, so will your child. Doesn't like having skin broken. |
Likes a band-aid. Likes praise, hugs, treats. |
Teen |
May act "cool," but may feel very emotional. Of all ages, teens may be the ones to faint. |
Reassurance, praise, and humor. |
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