Last Shot Done!

09.22.22

Immunization for babies is essential. We know that they are very delicate and prone to diseases. Getting immunization shots for babies is one of the first steps in taking care of them.

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I have shared a few weeks ago that we were looking for a pediatrician when we moved here to Tacloban.

We already found one but she was a pretty irresponsible doctor for not meeting us up on our appointment. Here's the full story, Not a pleasure to meet you, doc.

After that incident we kind of lost trust in some people here in Tacloban. Me and my husband are not generalizing but some professionals here feel so entitled or so important as if clients or patients should be the ones to adjust because we need them. We basically got pissed off and decided to go to the health center.

Private pedia immunization vs public health center immunization

The only difference is you can get FREE immunization from public health centers. However, not all immunization is free. Some immunization is optional and if you have the money to get them, why not?

You can also check this link for reference.

Why did we decide to go to a doctor?

My husband and I discussed where should we get Lil B's immunization when she was just a newborn. I gave birth to the same hospital my sister did and we also have the same pedia doctor, I got an idea of how much each immunization costs. I was shocked and I told my husband if we can just go the public health center. That time restrictions are confusing and we were afraid that going to a public health center may expose Lil B to more people. My husband decided to get the shots from our pedia doctor instead.

Then when the restrictions were not that tight anymore, my husband still wants Lil B to get all the vaccine that she can get.

MMR 2, done!

Since my husband and I decided to go to a public health center, I asked our neighbor because they have a 6month old baby. They told me where to go and we went there last Monday.

It was almost noon when we got there and they already had a cut-off. We asked instead and they told us to go to the Tacloban City Hospital on Wednesdays.

Yes, yesterday we went there. My husband had to go to Samar early and he just dropped us off to Tacloban City Hospital, then we can just commute going back home.

We got there around 8.30 am and we were third in line.

They weighed her in and measured her height, then waited for a few minutes to get the shot.

The nurse/staff there checked her baby book to see what else Lil B can get. Instead of getting only MMR2 vaccine, they gave her IPV vaccine and a dose of Vitamin A too.

Of course, she cried after injecting the vaccine but as soon as I let her hold her baby book she stopped.

I find it funny too because the nurse mentioned that Lil B looks like Solenn and Nico Bolzico's daughter, Thylane. Well, I am not sure about that HAHAHA!

Public health center vaccines are for free but they are also seeking donations.

My husband already mentioned this and when he gave me money, he doesn't have a small bill or change. He gave me his coin pouch and a thousand peso bill. Since I don't have a smaller bill, I was observing other people there on how much they will donate. I saw that the other mother put 20 peso bill/s there but I don't know exactly how much she donated.

Right after we get the shots, we seated outside to give way to the other babies in line and I also needed to sort out our things before going home. To my surprise, one of the staff followed me outside and asked for a donation. I wasn't dissing it off because I already noticed that she put the box on the front table after they weighed Lil B. I was just surprised that she had to follow me outside and literally ask for a donation. As soon as I sorted out our things, I checked my purse and see how many coins do I have. I decided to give them five 20 pesos coins instead. It's still a big savings for us since we got the vaccines for free. I just wished that they weren't that a little aggressive on donations.

Off we go!

I feel like I need to explain why she's only wearing a cap while the sun is so up high. HAHAHAHA! My husband reminded me to get the umbrella but I told him no because I got my hands full already. I can't probably hold it while I have Lil b with me, because she walks for a little then asked to be carried, and then walks for a few minutes.

I decided to go to 7/11 just around the corner and saw something gold.

Yes! Coke! I know it's not the regular Coca Cola but that will do for I've been craving it for weeks now. That's enough to satisfy me.

Language barrier

I was actually shy to talk to locals here. I don't speak Waray, I know that they can understand and speak Tagalog but I am still shy for some reason.

There was a jeepney waiting across the road and I seated behind the driver just to avoid any misunderstandings. Handed the fare and where we will get off. Good thing that the landmark was just Robinson's mall.

That was our first and last visit to a public health center as the MMR2 vaccine is the last one for 1yr old toddlers. I know that there are still boosters available but due to our financial issues, we can't get them anymore. Well, at least Lil B's vaccine is complete for her age.

We wish you good health Lil b!

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