Does the new Meningitis shot hurt? I’m scared...?
I apparently have to get the new Meningitis shot tomorrow or I can’t xontinue HS (I’m 16 and gonna be a senior this September). I am absolutely terrified of needles, does the needle hurt?
Also, would I be able to ask for a baby needle? I think that would hurt less...
Also, could I ask for the shot to be in my leg? Cause I have to practice volleyball tomorrow and I doubt I’ll be able to if I get the shot in my arm. And does it hurt more/less when you get it in the leg?
Thank you in advance for the help, I just need some tips or something (and if u can answer these questions I’d greatly appreciate it), cause I’m struggling with this right now...thanks all!
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1) Yes, shots hurt.
2) The person giving your shot will choose the correct size needle to injection the vaccine into your muscle. A “baby needle” would not be appropriate/effective for a 16 year old. (There’s really no such thing as a specific “baby needle”- there are different sizes/lengths of needles for different uses and sizes of people.)
3) You can ask. I don’t know if it would be more or less painful than a shot in the arm.
They use a very small needle already, it’s not that painful. Watch a video or listen to music. It lasts about 3 seconds.
It's excruciating.