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Old 11-11-2008, 16:54   #39
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Re: Flu Jab

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Originally Posted by jambutty View Post
One thing has always puzzled me. Why do the nurses always say something like, “just a small scratch” when administering the injection?

It’s nothing like a scratch!

If they don’t fancy saying what could be misconstrued by dirty minded people, then say nothing. Just stick the needle in. It’s not as if the injection actually hurts and even if it does it is only for a second or two.

That's nowt .. picked this up from my daughter's blog, she has a strange sense of humour ..

'WKD


I grip a sharp, needle between my fingers and a blood taking bottle in my other hand...and as I approach the nervous patient... I just can't help saying,
'Hope you will bear with me here cos I haven't done this before' as I lick my lips nervously....
<<snigger>>

Its just my little joke...Yeah I know... hahaha!'
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