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| Waiting to lean into the needle |
Reiki: How did it go?
Yūki: A breeze. I fill in a form. Name, address, age, temperature. A dozen health and vaccination history questions. Yes, I’m well today. Haven’t been sick recently. Have you read and understood all about the need for a vaccination? Yes, I agree to be vaccinated. No allergies to vaxes and never had any.
Reiki: Take long?
Yūki: Well, first, the doctor calls me in. Checks the paperwork, that I answered all questions correctly. Sends me out. Wait five minutes. Then another door opens and in we go. The nurse this time. She’s got the shot ready on a metal trolley. “Relax,” she says. “Lean into the needle.” Slight prick. She gives me a sheet explaining it’s OK to take shower today, that there may be some pain in the arm tomorrow.
Reiki: You leaned into the needle? Basically you injected yourself?
Yūki: It’s not a difficult injection. No vein to find. Goes into the muscle.
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Voice-over
After waiting 15 minutes and it’s all over. Free to go. Next morning a sore arm. Right, not left. Opposite arm to the injection. Referred pain?
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