How to Make Kids Smile for a Flu Shot

All you have to do is draw a little face on your gloved hand. Use your imagination. Call it "Mr. Flu Bug" or something crazy. Make it say stupid silly things in a stupid silly voice.

"I'm Mr. Flu Bug and I'm going to get you!" Then make your little face pretend to bite the child.

Then say something in your normal voice "Let's make Mr. Flu Bug go away by giving you a little shot!"

Give them the shot, then reveal the hidden surprise:

It works every time!

Important note: This does NOT work well with adult female patients. YMMV.