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Fear of needles a needling issue amid vaccination campaign

Fear of needles a needling issue amid vaccination campaign
26 Jul 2021 / 08:58 H.
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KUALA LUMPUR: While it is heartening that Malaysia has ramped up its Covid-19 vaccination drive in its endeavour to attain herd immunity soon, people who have an aversion to needles are having a hard time overcoming their fear and getting themselves inoculated.
For those who have a strong fear of needles, getting the vaccination is a big deal and can be anxiety-inducing.
According to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak psychiatrist Dr Amanda Albert, fear of needles is not uncommon, with some experts postulating that avoidance of pain caused when the needle pierces the skin is actually an evolutionary instinct. ....

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Members of the public receive their Covid-19 shot through the [email protected] Vaccine Mobile Truck programme at PPR Sg. Bonus in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2021. Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 While it is heartening that Malaysia has ramped up its Covid-19 vaccination drive in its endeavour to attain herd immunity soon, people who have an aversion to needles are having a hard time overcoming their fear and getting themselves inoculated.
For those who have a strong fear of needles, getting the vaccination is a big deal and can be anxiety-inducing. ....

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