Doctors keep records of child health exams and immunizations. Parents can keep track by carrying a wallet identification card that lists a child s immunizations. The card can be updated every time a child gets another shot. It will also be valuable if the family changes doctors or needs health care while traveling. For parents who are concerned about painful shots, some vaccines can be given in combination, reducing the number of injections.
Doctors can also apply a topical anesthetic before the injection.
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