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Traumatised by vaccination experience

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Mummyofmay2020 · 11/05/2020 23:30

So I'm a 1st time mum and had an awful first immunisation experience with little ones jabs... the nurse wouldn't answer any of my questions, just opened her sleep suit as i was talking and shoved the first one in. I had asked if I could breast feed her and she had said no. Anyway my poor baby starting sobbing in pain , hadn't heard her cry like that ever. I started crying too but I was trying to reassure baby and the nurse just ignored us and shoved the remaining two in then said "all finished, you can leave now". My baby was hysterical and i hadn't even had a chance to button her up or put her back in pram, before nurse repeated we are done, you may go!! I said at least let me get her in push chair and nurse responded well you shouldn't hang around with this virus going around should you - as if i was just being idle! Anyway I swear you're supposed to stay for 5 minutes or so in case there's a reaction.. I'm more upset at her lack of compassion though. Is it fair for me to ring reception for her next jabs to say I had a bad experience last time and I want to know I'll be able to comfort my baby?

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Incontinencesucks · 12/05/2020 10:42

Both the GP and nurse should have explained about taking blood, that's not routine. I would call and speak to the GP or practice manager for answers.

Quillink · 12/05/2020 10:48

Yes. All of us have to deal with rude HCP having an off day every now and again. But you should never have to leave the doctors wondering what they did to your baby and why.

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