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Reducing fear from vaccination needles

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For a long time, doctors and nurses have used tricks to make children more comfortable with vaccinations, by distraction on the one hand, and by positive memory reframing, for example, deep breathing. Now a study finds that these techniques are effective and help to reduce distress.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Living Well