12 month immunisation

Three days after her birthday, Louka was due for more immunisation shots at the Council clinic. This time there were three needles, one in each arm and one in a leg. The poor little girl howled, but was quickly pacified with a tiny teddy biscuit.

We had to wait 20 minutes in case of any reactions, during which time Louka ate nearly a whole jar of baby butter chicken. We didn't see anyone there that I knew, but we did see someone who knows Louka. When Graham takes Louka for an evening walk, he often passes this woman and her little boy in the front garden of a block of flats. She recognised Louka and came up and said hello.