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What's the name of the
« on: October 08, 2005, 04:26:10 PM »
topical anaesthetic creme sold OTC here?  It's called Emla in the States.  Is it the same here?  A pal is looking for something to help w/her son's pre-school jabs, as he's terrified of needles and going in for January reception. 

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Re: What's the name of the
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2005, 02:32:54 PM »
http://talk.uk-yankee.com/index.php?topic=17299.msg192910#msg192910

Imbedded in the middle of this thread is a short discussion re: Emla.  sold over the counter and good for pre-waxing, pre-jabs...
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Re: What's the name of the
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2005, 02:34:42 PM »
Ametop gel
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Re: What's the name of the
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2005, 03:17:40 PM »
They're now selling Emla as well. 

I got some, too.  Have decided to have Aillidh vaccinated against flu privately - along w/me and DH - so will be using it on her.

I don't mind the flu jab myself, but I've had so many jabs now, that one isn't bad at ALL.
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Re: What's the name of the
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2005, 04:24:57 PM »
Quote from: expat_in_scotland on October 10, 2005, 03:17:40 PM
I got some, too.  Have decided to have Aillidh vaccinated against flu privately - along w/me and DH - so will be using it on her.


A bit off topic, but speaking of flu jabs....

I normally get one, although I didn't last year due to the vaccine shortage.  But....does anyone know if it's the same vaccine in the UK as in the US?  Or are they for different strains of influenza?  I realize this might be a stupid question, but I honestly don't know the answer and don't know whether I'm better off trying to get it done here before I go or wait until I get to the UK...
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Re: What's the name of the
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2005, 04:29:36 PM »
Quote from: closet.hippie on October 10, 2005, 04:24:57 PM


A bit off topic, but speaking of flu jabs....

I normally get one, although I didn't last year due to the vaccine shortage.  But....does anyone know if it's the same vaccine in the UK as in the US?  Or are they for different strains of influenza?  I realize this might be a stupid question, but I honestly don't know the answer and don't know whether I'm better off trying to get it done here before I go or wait until I get to the UK...

That's a good question!  Think it's for the same strain worldwide.  The one I had last year was made in a US lab. 

I buy it privately, b/c the NHS doesn't consider me 'high risk', but the thought of having influenza and being third trimester pregnant, in labour and/or breastfeeding a newborn isn't something I find particularly pleasant.  Last time I contracted influenza, I was a mountain climbing 25-year-old. 

I wound up spending Xmas in hospital w/double pneumonia and it was months before I felt 100% again. 

'Harmless' illness, my a*&. 

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Re: What's the name of the
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2005, 04:35:50 PM »
I went to the Dr. on Wed. and she asked me if I wanted my name down for the flu jab and Caitie as well...we both have asthma..hers is worse than mine. So when their stock arrives I just have to go and get it jabbed.

I didn't have it last year and I so wished I had!!
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Re: What's the name of the
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2005, 04:41:24 PM »
We all get it every year.  I don't care if it costs £15/jab for us.  When you get REAL bona fide flu, not just some bad cold, you'd gladly pay any amount of money to make it stop!  I was fit and healthy, but it made me very ill last time round. 

I had a Hong Kong version when I was in primary school and again wound up in hospital w/pneumonia. 

I ride a bus during rush hours and work w/the public, too many sick people to take chances when I'm so far along or with having a newborn at home to nurse.

We're having it done Thursday.  Could have gone tomorrow, but Aillidh's got Tumble Tots so we'll wait.
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Re: What's the name of the
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2005, 03:35:07 PM »
Well, we had it!  Aillidh tolerated it well.  She cried a wee bit, but was running round the waiting room whilst Andrew paid up.  She was awfully curious about watching us get jabbed!

She has to go for a booster in a few weeks, cuz they only gave her a half dose.

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