Ouchless Vaccines (NAPSA)—Immunization efforts are getting a shot in the arm thanks to technology that’s taking the sting out of vaccinations. Children need vaccinations to Immunization, a necessary part of childhood, needn’t hurt. be protected against such dangerous diseases as measles, mumps and polio, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Eliminating the pain associated with these immunizations can help alleviate much of a child’s fear of going to the doctor. With a “topical skin refrigerant,” immunization doesn’t have to hurt. Just before giving the injection, the doctor can spray the product—Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride’—directly onto the skin, cooling and numbing the area, then swabbing the target area with antiseptic and quickly performing the desired activity. Ultimately, this eases anxiety for both parent and child—there will be no bad memories of painful shots or worries over the next inoculation. The Ethyl Chloride anesthetic wears off in about two minutes, with virtually no side effects. For more information about making shots less scary with the use of a skin refrigerant, call Gebauerat 1-800-321-9348.
