Needles don’t have to hurt. ❤️
Lots of people talk about needle fears among kids, but 10-40% of adults experience it as well.
So what can you do about it?
Keep reading for tips and tricks for managing needle fear and pain, backed up by decades of research.
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Needles don’t have to hurt. ❤️
Needle fears are common, for adults as well as kids.
So what can you do about it?
Keep reading for tips and tricks for managing needle pain and fear, backed up by decades of research. #ScienceUpFirst
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Sources
- The fear of needles: A systematic review and meta-analysis. – Abstract – Europe PMC
- Fear of needles–nature and prevalence in general practice
- COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Needle Fear Survey
- CIHR – Dealing with needle pain and fear
- Reducing pain during vaccine injections: clinical practice guideline | CMAJ
- CARD System
