chicken-pox vaccination

Joseph got his chicken-pox vaccination jab yesterday. After much deliberation with Edwin....to jab, not to jab, to jab, not to jab.....and seeking opinions of other mums, and my doctor friend...we decided to let him have the jab. Paid RM120 for it. Joseph cried for 5 seconds. Then it was back to his smiles and toys. I figured it was better for him to get the jab for the following reasons. 1. If he didn't have the jab and he got the disease, we would have to rush him to the paediatrician to get the anti-virals which would cost even more. 2. One jab and 5 seconds of crying is a whole lot better than feeding medicine 3 times a day for two weeks. 3. Getting the jab means that the disease will be less serious should he get it. This then means a happier, less miserable Joseph which results in a happier me! 4. Going to school soon means his risk of getting bugs and viruses increases and therefore, I should give him all the protection I can. Money well-spent!