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While being distracted by Haast Beach, Jack said he could “barely tell” when the injection was happening and would recommend the app to anyone with a needle phobia. Dr Pleayo Tovaranonte, of Doctors on Cashel, said the app would be useful for general vaccines, minor procedures and any interaction that caused anxiety, particularly for children. “Some people just don’t like to come and see a doctor in the first place,” he said.
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Dr Pleayo Tovaranonte gives Jack a flu vaccine while he is distracted by a virtual reality scene of Haast Beach. The Distraction app was created by company oVRcome, and drew on the principles of exposure therapy. It could be used by people with phobias or anxiety over things like flying, heights, spiders and social situations.