Anxiety is often high among children undergoing needle-based procedures. New research reveals that virtual reality headsets may act as a distraction. When distracted, children reported significantly ...

Doctors at Children's Mercy Hospital say fear of needles keeps many people from getting shots. A pediatric psychologist talks about the tools they are using to help patients receive COVID-19 vaccines ...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 35 million ED visits in the U.S. in 2019 were by children 17 years or younger. Oftentimes, these visits include needle-related procedures ...

Tears, tantrums, and distress – when it comes to needles, many children struggle with anxiety. But with vaccinations becoming more regular, finding ways to help reduce needle-related fear and pain is ...

One of the world’s leading experts in pediatric pain management is calling upon clinicians nationwide to join a national challenge to eliminate the pain, trauma and anxiety of needle jabs for young ...

One of my earliest memories from pediatric residency was physically restraining a crying, screaming, shaking child who needed a blood draw for cancer. I knew we were doing the right thing. But we were ...

New research shows that children's vaccination and needle fear can be lessened when nurses spend additional time supporting children in the vaccination process. Tears, tantrums, and distress -- when ...