A cold 2 sore toot An injection 402 He'd cut his face and head. ‘Simon Has he got to go to hospital? Receptionist No. His mother thought he'd broken his arm or his leg but he hadn't Doctor “I'm sorry you had to wait so long, Simon That's all right. Was the boy hurt badly? Doctor No. After I'd cleaned his head, he felt much better. So did his mother. The blood had frightened her. Simon She probably thought it was much worse than it really was. Doctor Yes, mothers are always worrying about their children. Now, what's the matter with you? ‘Simon I've got a sore throat and a headache. Doctor Do you feel tired? Simon Yes, my whole body feels weal 1 really feel terrible. Doctor I'm sorry to hear that. examine you. rl have to Doctor Opén your mouth wide so that I can look at your throat, Yes, it's very red. It looks sore. Til have to give you an injection. ‘Sinton Can't you give me pills? Advice 103. Doctor An injection is better than pills. If 1 gave you pills, you'd probably be ill for a few days but if I give you an injection, you'll feel beiter tomorrow. Simon Are you sure? Uhate injections. Doctor Yes, I'm sure. advise you to have an injection. ‘You won't get better quickly unless I give you ane. Simon Will I be able to go out tomorrow? Doctor Probably, if you rest today. Simon Good. I'll sleep today so that I'l be able t0 go out tomorrow. Doctor Simon's caught a cold. His throat’s very red and he’s got a temperature. Simon V'il be better soon. Mrs, Hunt Will he? Doctor Yes. I've given him an injection. Mrs. Hunt - What's your advice, doctor? Doctor My advice is that he gets plenty of sleep. If he goes out, he'll probably catch “fu. Mrs, Hunt Yes, and if he caught ‘flu, it would ruin his holiday. Doctor Yes, he won't enjoy his holiday unless he's feeling well. He ought to get plenty of sleep today so that he won't get tired again. Oh, | almost forgot. Here's a prescription for some medicine. . Take it every two hours, Simon, so that you won't cough.