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by Jane Sayers
As Child Life Specialists, we support many children who have a fear of needles. This can make injections, port accesses, IV placements, and blood d...
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by Jane Sayers
Hundreds of Buzzy Bees are flying all over Australia and New Zealand to help ease the stress and anxiety some children experience during vaccinatio...
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by Jane Sayers
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by Jane Sayers
As a paediatrician, I never thought injections were a big deal; I’ve seen parents and staff roll their eyes when a kid is freaking out about gettin...
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by Jane Sayers
Over 1 in 4 adults fear needles (28% of all adults).
With the COVID vaccine roll out on its way to Australia and New Zealand, a successful uptake ...
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by Jane Sayers
Kids have been fidgeting nervously at doctors' offices since the needle was invented, but it took one mother with a background in pain research and...
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by Jane Sayers
The Rise of Needle Phobia
No one enjoys getting injections. And yet, over our lifetime there will likely be numerous times when our health will re...
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by Jane Sayers
Is your child scared of needles? Try these 8 positive ways to help:1. Consider when to tell your child they need an injection. Avoid telling them w...
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