The phobia typically starts during childhood.
January 14, 2021
DULUTH, Minn. – Needle phobia can be very common among many people, but this fear is bringing up concerns as those individuals may choose not to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts say identifying individuals with a fear of needles and finding ways to help them overcome the challenge can help increase the chances of them wanting to get the injection.
A fear of needles typically starts during childhood.
Some people grow out of it, but others carry the fear into adulthood.
“It’s a pretty common thing for us to be scared because most of us don’t really like the idea of something poking our skin, said Dr. Christine Conelea, a pediatric psychologist for the University of Minnesota Medical School.