Nobody enjoys getting the jab. Whether it's a standard shot, an epidural or dental injection, or a daily shot for needed medicine, the experience has created a class of phobias, with one Harvard study ...

For decades, getting vaccinated has meant rolling up your sleeve, bracing for a quick jab, and hoping the soreness fades within a day. But a team of researchers may have just discovered a way to ...

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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 ...

Research reveals a new way to administer anesthetic in the mouth If you're scared of the dentist's needles you're not alone - but new research means you might not have to put off that appointment ...

You're stoked at the prospect of life getting back to normal with the COVID vaccine on the horizon. But to get the vaccine, you need not just one shot, but two. Even if you're a full-on grown up with ...

Dental anxiety is a common fear, affecting millions of people worldwide. The thought of drills, needles, and unfamiliar procedures can trigger feelings of stress and even panic. But neglecting your ...

Bioengineers in South Korea have succeeded in developing an intravenous needle (IV) that can bend and flex as it enters the human body. The softening IV needle is rigid at room temperature, similar to ...

As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, adults who fear needles may be facing some additional anxiety as they weigh when and if to seek out the shot. The approved vaccines have been shown to be ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — As health officials across the country urge people to get a COVID-19 vaccine, there are worries that people with a fear of needles may be avoiding the shot. "I don't have exact ...

Atlanta - In surveys, 28% of American adults say are they are afraid of needles. For about 16%, the fear is so severe, they will skip COVID-19 shots, flu vaccinations and other recommended shots ...

Needle fear is widespread and varies with age, gender, geographic area, and specific diseases/conditions. According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, younger children and women ...