COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An Epipen alternative on the market has been newly approved for pediatric use. It could be a game-changer for kids afraid of needles, according to a local clinical pharmacist.

A health care tool for an overlooked public health problemFear of needles is one of health care’s most common, and most ...

CHICAGO, Ill. — As the vaccine rollout for kids ages 5 to 11 begins to roll out, some parents may be confronted with children who might want to avoid a trip to the doctor’s office. An estimated 63% of ...

Trypa-what? Trypanophobia? If you've ever tried to search for "needle phobia" or "fear of shots," you've probably come across some very odd and confusing terms. But this condition is very real, and a ...

Sievers is a vaccine researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Cambridge and the NIH Vaccine Research Center. I’m a vaccine researcher. And I’m terrified of needles. It’s not something I’m ...

Vaccinating children is always a challenging task, especially when it involves needles, as they can make the process more unpleasant. But when a toddler somewhere in eastern India slept throughout her ...