Almost all new parents go through it: the distress of hearing their child scream at the doctor's office and the emotional torture of having to hold them down as the clinician sticks them with one ...

Many people are frightened of needles because they have learned to associate discomfort with immunizations or blood draws. In fact, fear of needles affects the majority of children under 11, 20 to 50 ...

Not many people enjoy getting a shot, but some people feel particularly anxious about it, which may make it more painful. Several strategies can help reduce anxiety and ease post-injection pain.

Research suggests the biggest source of pain for children in the health care system is needles. One California doctor says the fear of needles is... Shots can be scary and painful for kids. One doctor ...