The common American may not know the right time to get a shot, so being on schedule with vaccinations usually depends on the local pediatrician. A Coloradoan living around the Arapahoe County, for example, should consult a pediatrician in Littleton to keep abreast of the right time for his/her children to be immunized. Under CDC vaccination guidelines, patient screening is always the first step to determine any contraindications, especially from previous vaccinations. Deferral of vaccination in situations, although not generally advised, will be his or her call. If the vaccines must come immediately, pediatricians are expected to mitigate the pain, which is known to turn off many Americans from getting vaccinated. The most common method is distraction, wherein the doctor draws the patient's attention away from the needle with music, books, or playing pretend. Recently, feeding sweet liquids prior to vaccination has also proven effective in reducing pain.
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