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 ...

Approximately one in four adults has a fear of needles, according to the CDC. Many of those people say the phobia started when they were kids. Researchers developed a five step plan to prevent what ...

With children 5 to 11 years old finally eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, many parents who have eagerly awaited the chance to inoculate their kids have the opportunity at last. But kids may not be as ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A fear of needles, or trypanophobia, can be debilitating. This fear keeps countless people from getting ...

Most hospital visits begin with a pinprick. Drawing blood is typically necessary to reach a diagnosis—the main reason why 1.4 billion needle procedures are performed in the U.S. annually. But for the ...

PATIENT WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT NEEDLES. NOW, I’M NOT AFRAID TO GET A SHOT. NOW, THAT’S A BIG CHANGE FOR VIOLET. HER PARENTS CREDIT THE NEW COMFORT PROMISE AT EMERSON HEALTH IN CONCORD. IT’S DESIGNED TO ...