Fear of needles may play small role in COVID vaccine hesitancy Lincoln Graves | KATU-TV News Staff
Fear of needles may play small role in vaccine hesitancy
Replay Video UP NEXT
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 numbers but I certainly wouldn t dismiss fear of needles, said Multnomah County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines. I don t know anybody who likes getting a vaccine or shot in the arm.
A fear of needles can range from a mild fear all the way to an overwhelming phobia. Health officials say the key in overcoming fear lies with health care providers and how they treat the anxiety.
Burnout making dental students think twice about dentistry drbicuspid.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from drbicuspid.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.