It started out with a splinter!

“Ouch”

“Ouuuuuccchhhh” (emphasis his 👦🏾)

My 8 year old looked annoyed.

I finally took it out. “That hurt”

I apologized and seized a teaching moment to illustrate that some times in life we have to endure discomfort for a greater good .. in the long run!

“Like shots...” my daughter chimed in.

I got excited 😝 “yes like shots... vaccines”

“What do vaccines 💉💉do? “ she asked.

I explained the immune system as a collection of tiny soldiers that help fight off bacteria, viruses and fungi.

“Fun guy?”

No, not fun 🙄🙄... fungi

Vaccines are made to help in the fight against bacteria and viruses 🦠.

When parts of the virus for example are injected in the form of a vaccine...

“Ewwwww”... they chorused

“Not all of it but parts of it or a code to make parts of it... When it’s injected it helps your body practice fighting it off before the real battle comes”

So when that real “bug” comes to attack 🤺🤺

”Mayday Mayday” 📢📢 (with my hand rolled up in a fist 👊🏾 over my mouth for cool mom special effects 😎😎) the tiny soldiers sound an alarm as they prepare to find it off like a ninja🥷!

“ I bet my body is a cool ninja” he said.

Yes it is! Yes it is mdear.

🙋🏾‍♀️So what inconveniences have you considered lately?

🙋🏾‍♀️The ones you know are oh-so-good for you?

🍇🍉Like adding some fruits to your diet

🚶🏾‍♀️🚶or taking a walk instead of driving next door ...

Remember, no matter the inconvenience YOU are worth it!

So here’s to you , changing your health outcomes one 😅inconvenience at a time!

In health,

Dr. Olabintan

Physician Founder