https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:15:21 +0000 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:42:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23905 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593805&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593805 Author: TysMummy
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 2:42pm

i have always feed as soon as needle removed and he never noticed..........my aunty suggested bonjela on the site cause it numbs around it....never tried it but thought i would pass it on]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:42:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593805&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593805 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593772&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593772 Author: pikelets
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 2:16pm

I have always given pamol after the jabs.

DS had a reaction at his 6week jabs but all others have been ok. (I still hate going though).

My nurse recommends BFing straight after the jab. The nurse said from her experience, she notices this calms the babies down quicker afterwards.

Good luck. I know it is a horrible experience! ]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:16:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593772&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593772 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593704&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593704 Author: busyissy
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 1:02pm

I've heard that if you are feeding them when they have their jabs that it can reduce the pain. I don't know if it is true but at least it comforts them and if they are feeding well you can be assured that they aren't having any reactions that are affecting their breathing.
Dominic had a reaction to his second lots of vaccinations so for the third we had to go to Waikato Hospital so he could be monitored. The nurse there said that you shouldn't give pamol before a vaccination as it can mask some reactions. You could take it with you to the Doctors though and give it straight after the jabs.
I hate the jabs and always made my husband hold him for them.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:02:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593704&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593704 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593610&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593610 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 11:40am

I was told by the nurse that I could give it before but decided to give it afterwards if he needed it. As the others said I didn't want to mask any reactions and I didn't want to give him pamol if he didn't need it. As it was he got alot better each time and often didn't get any temps until much later in the day.

I found feeding straight afterwards was a great way to calm him down. I also recommend going early in the morning then if they are unhappy it happens during the day when you are better equiped to deal with it rather than the middle of the night.

If you found it hard dealing with the jabs maybe there is someone that can go with you this time to help support you, if you are calm then your son is more likely to be calm.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:40:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593610&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593610 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593567&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593567 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 10:51am

I was always told to give it just before but that ice pack idea sounds great. Maybe also try feeding him while it happens or be ready to feed him straight after, that can sometimes help calm them. Good luck ]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:51:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593567&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593567 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593546&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593546 Author: tishy
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 10:36am

What you could try is put an icepack on his thigh before the injection. A friend of mine does this and she swears by it.


]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:36:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593546&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593546 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593506&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593506 Author: JessDub
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 9:58am

Thanks ladies, makes sense. Plus the dose last time of 0.9 mls was based on his weight so will be different this time.
My fingers are crossed it goes well, DS has been such a joy lately. He was unsettled for a good week after his 6 week vaccs - yucky!]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:58:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593506&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593506 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593501&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593501 Author: blondy
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 9:56am

we actually were given advice from our GP to give pamol 15mins before the vaccinations. I was also worried about masking of symptoms, but received confirmation from the nurse that if a massive reaction (or temperature spike) happens, pamol will not be enough to mask it! I did that for the 3 month and 5 month ones, and Natalie was way happier than the 6 week ones.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:56:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593501&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593501 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593498&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593498 Author: Twinboys2b
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 9:54am

As jaycee says, give it to him afterwards because it could mask some other reaction that could be more serious.

Also as Jaycee said you never know what will happen the next time. I had to have a night in Hospital with Jacob due to a bad reaction at his 6wk jabs (went cold & wouldn't feed) but the 3 mnth ones went absoluetly fine. If he becomes a bit unsettled when you egt him home then give him some.

I hope this time everything goes O.K. for you both.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:54:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593498&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593498 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593472&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593472 Author: jaycee
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 9:40am

they recomend that you don't dose before the jab as it can mask some problems and if they are really miserable it will be ages before you can give them more. I would wait until after and then give some pamol when your little boy is looking a bit sad. Also remember that each baby reacts differently each time, so fingers crossed that he is not so bad this time. It is a horrible thing for him (and you) to have to go through but so much less horrible than getting sick from some nasty disease. to you both. ]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:40:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593472&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593472 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23905&PID=593464&title=pamol-before-or-after-vaccinations#593464 Author: JessDub
Subject: 23905
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 9:35am

My son has his 12 week vaccs coming up. He did not enjoy the 6 week vaccs - screamed, was very unsettled, had hot red legs at the injection sites. And I left giving him pamol too late I think - about 3 hours after the jabs when he was unconsolable.

This time I want to be on the ball. Should I dose him before we go or straight after to get best pain relief.

(Sorry if this is a pedantic question, the last vaccs were traumatic for me too and I want to manage his pain/potential discomfort as best I can)



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