DIJON: Children travel virtually during their Multiplex vaccination
In the pediatric box dedicated to the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11, a virtual reality headset is available, as well as a friendly environment.
At the Multiplex center in Dijon, the first pediatric box was set up at the start of the week. And it is Wednesday January 12, 2022 that the vaccination of 5-11 year olds was opened.
The 24 slots open on Wednesday were all taken, as were the 30 slots open this Thursday, January 13.
As we know, the controlled doses are lower than for adolescents and adults. The needles are also more courteous. But the Multiplex center goes one step further, concerning the reception of parents and children first concerned.
“It’s the Grand Canyon I think!”
In partnership with the Lions Club Dijon Doyen, via the operation “Dreams of sick children”, children travel virtually during vaccination. A virtual reality headset is available.
“I see a landscape in the United States, it’s the Grand Canyon I think! I am in a house where it seems to be very hot, I would like to live there, ”Jules described to health professionals on Wednesday. ” It’s already over ?! “, He exclaimed once the injection is done, he who would succeed a 9/10 in the little adventure he had just enjoyed.
“We’re going to ask for the same ones next door,” her mother said with a smile. Lauriane Bruet, who was initially not necessarily for the vaccination of her child but who preferred to have him injected a pediatric dose at three months of his twelve years, noted: “It’s nice this animation and it has nothing saw it coming ”.
As Dimitri Chaillot’s two parents may be considered at risk from the virus, the question of vaccination did not arise for the 5-year-old boy. In the pediatric box, the latter had a great time. Less agitated and quieter at the time of the injection, however, he did not feel anything either.
“10! “, He replied to the nurse, who then gave him a small illustration to complete in the surveillance room, even having the right to leave with a lollipop that he was quick to savor.
Pass the anguish
At the Multiplex, children can meet on the terrace of a sumptuous house overlooking the Grand Canyon, swim in the company of a whale or even travel into space, with the possibility of observing the environment at 360 °. degrees. What effectively to pass or alleviate the anguish and fear of the needle. All the more so in a setting dressed so as to reassure.
“It is sure that it makes think of other chosen, it entertains”, appreciated the dad of Dimitri this Wednesday, confirming at the same time that his son came to be vaccinated with enthusiasm. Helmet on his head, his mind occupied elsewhere than on his shoulder, Dimitri however did not imagine himself liking “the cool side” of the chosen one so much.
Having been open to the said mid-week for 5-11 year olds, the vaccination slots are all taken until mid-February at the center located on the uB campus in Dijon. The objective set initially is to be able to offer 360 pediatric vaccination slots per week.
Alix berthier
Photos: Alix Berthier