Really? I'm 16, and attended my physical alone, and got my shot on top of it all too, with no problem. Maybe it's different here in NY? (If you're not in this state) Eh, who knows.
She said that it would be sore the next morning, after the booster, and it didn't hurt at all. I know I got the shot... saw the slight bleeding, saw the needle normal before she put it in (didn't watch. After passing out once during a blood drawing, I don't watch what they do with needles, even though I'm not afraid of them) and the needle come into view with the top depressed, meaning it was used....Maybe I'm immune to the pain and soreness, hahah.
But good luck with that SVG, hope you'll get it soon! (And maybe see you at SLS!)