Hurt Alert

Children have a right to:

• Ask to have a parent or another adult stay with them during their examination.
• Tell their caretaker where or when something hurts.
• Ask questions if they don't understand something.
• Choose which ear should be looked at first or in which arm to have a shot.
• Ask for something to make their pain feel better, such as the white cream that helps make shots feel better.
• Listen to music, play a game, or read a book to help distract them during medical procedures.
• Cry, laugh, or be mad if it helps them feel better.

For more information about chilldren's health, please contact:

Pediatric Pain Awareness Initiative( PPAI): 1-888-569-5555
Association for the care of children's health: 301-654-6549