Hayley had her last jab at 18 months - the 1st Booster. Next will be optional jabs for Hepatitis A at 24 months and 36 months. Not sure if we'll give that to her, will need to think about this one when the time comes but being the kiasu me, I think we will haha.
Just wanted to comment on the service we received at our usual child specialist clinic. Initially we were hesitant whether to bring her to the clinic due to the rise in H1N1 cases. We do not want to bring her to a place where there are lots of sick kids or babies around. In the end, we decided to go ahead but we'll go prepared with all the wipes and sanitisers etc.
We reached there at 8.30am and the Dr Wong hasn't arrived yet. We were number 5. The nurse told us that she will let us jump the queue since we're only there for a jab so we can leave as soon as we are done (happy surprise no 1).
We brought Hayley in to the clinic to get her weight and height measured. At 18 months she was 82.5cm in height and 9.65kg in weight. She is slightly above average on height but below average on weight. At 18 months the average weight should be around 10.5 - 10.8kg. Doctor assured us that there is nothing to worry about as she has always been slow in weight gain and as long as she continues to eat well and gain progressively, we need not worry.
After the weighing and measuring which was done in the reception, we were prepared to go back to the car to wait. The nurses lead us into another room instead. We were quarantined in a room and was told to wait there for Dr Wong. This will be the safe room as we are away from all the sick kids and babies (happy surprise no 2).
While waiting in the room, the nurses measured her head circumference and brought us some toys. Papa, Hayley and me take turns to wash our hands as there was a wash basin in the room. How convenient.
After about 15 mins, the Dr Wong came and very quickly gave her the jab. She very quickly explained that the weight and height seems normal and if there is nothing else, we can leave. Papa carried Hayley straight to the car while I proceeded to the cashier's counter. Normally we'll need to wait for our name to be called to make payment but on that day the cashier was waiting for me instead (happy surprise no 3). What a nice change.
The vaccination cost us RM133. But overall we are quite happy with the effort taken by the clinic to help curb the spread of H1N1.
And we are also happy to report that Hayley didn't get any fever after the jab. Dr Wong said there would be a 10% chance of fever after the 1st Booster.
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