Fear Of Needles May Chip Away At Vaccination Rates

(By Tara Haelle for NPR)

The reasons people may skip vaccines such as the flu shot are many. They can include apathy or being too busy. They can include people believing that they won’t get sick to fearing vaccines. But recent research suggests another reason some may skip shots: fear of needles. And it’s a fear that may be preventable. Continue reading article here…

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