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Does the whooping cough vaccine hurt loads? A bit scared.

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Mandraki · 21/05/2017 19:53

I'm 20 weeks pregnant so have got to have my whooping cough vaccine soon, going to book it at the GP tomorrow to just get it over with. Am not great with needles, though I have managed to have blood tests recently and although I was scared I have womaned up to them and they weren't so bad. Can't remember the last time I had an actual injection though. If you've had it, how bad was it? I would like to be prepared. Not worried about it hurting after it's done, it's more the actual moment of injection I am scared of.

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vickifaith · 01/07/2017 07:03

I must be really weak lol. I have no needle phobia at all so wasn't bothered but my god I have the worst dead arm for days xx

iamreginaphalange · 01/07/2017 08:21

@vickifaith I did too!

Anatidae · 01/07/2017 08:23

You barely feel the Jab. Arm might be a little tender at that spot for a few days.

Whooping cough can be painful for months, and leave permanent damage. No contest.

Tell the nurse you're nervous - they see it all the time.

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