What can I do if my shot hurts? If your child’s shot hurts, you can use food or distractions. Give your child a piece of candy or something tasty to distract him or her. You can also tell your child to close his eyes and think about things and forget about getting ready for the shot for a while. At the same time, tell the child that the injection is a trivial thing and that it does not hurt. You can also use places to distract the patient and the child to reduce the fear inside. You can also take your brother, sister and other children with you to set a strong example for him. The pain may be reduced in this case. It is also important to enlighten the child so that he can reach a relaxed mood, relax and unwind to reduce the fear of the injection.