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Needle phobia may be a factor why some are hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccines. A method may help in overcoming the fear of needles and get vaccinated against coronavirus.
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As more kids become eligible for the Pfizer shot, NPR s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with pharmacist Anna Taddio, who specializes in pain mitigation, about how to help them overcome needle phobia.
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