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Would you write a letter about the vaccinators?

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PineConeWar · 22/12/2021 21:06

Is that a word? The babies students giving the vaccinations.

DS is petrified of vaccines, needed three of us to hold him down for his last lot of regular vaccines and his Covid shot was no different. I got EMLA plasters for him, he happily walked into the vaccination centre but went into fighting meltdown as soon as he saw the syringe. He also hates people touching him (asd) and doesn't like people asking him questions . The two (student) nurses were very patient, kind and called for reinforcements, but clearly had never encountered a patient like my DS before. We managed to get him vaccinated in the end, I've just about recovered and he is highly motivated to get his second vaccination this week. They wrote on his appointment form that for his second, he should be sent straight to them if possible so we don't have to wait and so he sees familiar faces. Hopefully they will be there.

I am under no illusions that he will walk in, let himself be vaccinated and out again. If he refuses to walk in, I will have no chance of getting him in. Somehow he remembers the last appointment as "it was fine, they were really nice people who vaccinated me" which is why he is happy to go back. I remember the 20 odd minutes of tears, screams, scuffles... They both looked a bit shell-shocked when we left.

I wonder if I should write a letter for them to give to their boss thanking them for, I don't know, their kindness/patience/understanding/professionalism in treating DS because it can't have been a nice experience for them. Or is that a bit weird?

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Wigeon · 22/12/2021 21:08

I’m sure they would be absolutely delighted to get a thank you letter from you in this situation! I think it would make their day!

RagzReturnedUnwrapped · 22/12/2021 21:09

Not wierd at all and they can use it for reflective work. They will be really grateful, I'm sure. I hope all goes well for your son with his next one.
I'm a vaccinator and love taking the anxious or difficult patients as it's really rewarding, though can definitely be draining!

Thepowerofthelook · 22/12/2021 21:09

Yes definitely. It can be put in their portfolio. Help them towards validation /getting a job.
If you can write individual ones that's better.

LadyLazarus40 · 22/12/2021 21:10

I think it is a lovely thought!

I hope your ds’s vaccination is as trouble free as possible.

Bobbybobbins · 22/12/2021 21:10

I think that would be lovely

Iamanicepersonreally · 22/12/2021 21:12

Yes, Definitely do it

gamerchick · 22/12/2021 21:14

Nah man it will mean the world to them. Definitely do it

CommanderBurnham · 22/12/2021 21:14

Please do write it. And explain to your DS that every experience will be different but all positive.

Geamhradh · 22/12/2021 21:17

It's a lovely thing to do.
I know the doctor who has been in charge of our max vax hub here and after my first dose I sent her a message asking her to thank the nurse who'd vaccinated me because she had just been so lovely.
Good luck to you and your son for the next ones.

XenoBitch · 22/12/2021 21:18

Definitely do it!
I remember getting a thank you card from a patient when I was a student. It made me smile for weeks.

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PineConeWar · 22/12/2021 21:22

I only know their first names, does that matter?

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mumwon · 22/12/2021 21:26

write the date & time as well as the names they will have a record & I think it a lovely idea to thank people

Motorina · 22/12/2021 21:27

First names and the day it was should be enough to track them down. I agree with everyone - this will mean the world to them.

Caneparrot · 22/12/2021 21:28

Please do it - they can use it in their appraisal if it’s in writing, and it will also be a massive boost for them :)

weebarra · 22/12/2021 21:30

Not weird at all, DS1 is the same. It's horrific for him and the HCPs who have to do it. I'm so glad your DS was able to get it done. DH took DS1, and while it was pretty awful, he did get vaxxed.

drumandthebass · 22/12/2021 21:32

Absolutely do, if you don't you'll only end up wishing you had!

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PineConeWar · 22/12/2021 22:06

Who do I address it to? Letter and envelope?

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BoxingDayHam · 22/12/2021 22:11

Go for it. Just address it to the vaccination centre manager or something like that

CovidCorvid · 22/12/2021 22:14

If you know the uni you could also look for the course leader for the nursing programme on the website, it will have their email address and send an email to them.

Wigeon · 22/12/2021 22:16

If you’re giving it to them by hand when you take your DS fit his next jab this week, I’d just put “Jane and Mary, Wembley Vaccination Centre” on the envelope, and inside write “Dear Jane and Mary”.

keepOutOfTheFridgeDerek · 22/12/2021 22:27

DS is petrified of vaccines, needed three of us to hold him down for his last lot of regular vaccines and his Covid shot was no different.

Bloody monstrous. Though I doubt anyone else here will tell you that. As long as vaccines are administered anything goes doesn't it.

EnjoyingTheSilence · 22/12/2021 22:30

They will absolutely love it. My mum works in one of the centres and they’ve had similar, a little boy did a card for them and it absolutely made her day and she has it on display.

Definitely do it. Everyone is very quick to complain but don’t always compliment

Helenluvsrob · 22/12/2021 22:39

Please please do write.

It’ll make their day , week and maybe year !

So incredibly few compliments these days and many quick complaints.

Hope it goes well for 2nd dose x

ajandjjmum · 22/12/2021 22:43

Hope it goes well for your DS - we would push someone who was so concerned straight through, so they're not hanging around getting more stressed.

Voice0fReason · 22/12/2021 22:52

@keepOutOfTheFridgeDerek

DS is petrified of vaccines, needed three of us to hold him down for his last lot of regular vaccines and his Covid shot was no different.

Bloody monstrous. Though I doubt anyone else here will tell you that. As long as vaccines are administered anything goes doesn't it.

I was once in a similar position with my son who needed stitches. The nurses had spent ages trying to calm and support him but he was beside himself and nothing was helping. In the end we had to hold him down. It was over in about a minute. It was horrific but necessary. Sometimes it is necessary.

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