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Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles – here's what's proven to help

  • Written by Amy Baxter, Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Augusta University
Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles – here's what's proven to helpThough many adults report a fear of needles, most research on needle fear has focused on children.FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images

If you’re among the 25% of Americans averse to needles, you’re probably not surprised by the COVID-19 immunization stall. Even for those who want immunity, bribes with beer or lottery tickets may not be enough...

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