Many people are frightened of needles because they have learned to associate discomfort with immunizations or blood draws. In fact, fear of needles affects the majority of children under 11, 20 to 50 ...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Trypanophobia, or a fear of needles, is defined by an excessive or irrational fear ...

ATLANTA - If you are a needle-phobe, you have lots of company. About 1 in 4 adults have a strong fear of needles, according to the CDC, with about 1 in 10 delaying or skipping vaccinations because of ...

These tips from Blue Shield's chief medical officer can help you conquer the anxiety of shots and stay protected. OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Respiratory virus season is here — ...

Almost all new parents go through it: the distress of hearing their child scream at the doctor’s office. They endure the emotional torture of having to hold their child down as the clinician sticks ...

“Can’t wait to get a shot,” said no one ever. In fact, having a fear of needles is very common. So much so that research shows about 2 in 3 children and as many as 1 in 4 adults experience a phobia of ...

Doctors say fear of needles keeps many people from getting shots. A pediatric psychologist at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City said there are tools they're using to help patients receive COVID ...

Almost all new parents go through it: the distress of hearing their child scream at the doctor's office. They endure the emotional torture of having to hold their child down as the clinician sticks ...

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