Preparation is key, and can lend a measure of confidence and control over the proceedings Author of the article: Cheryl Chan Publishing date: Apr 08, 2021  â¢Â 2 days ago  â¢Â 4 minute read  â¢Â Immunizer Charlene Batas administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a woman in Los Angeles. If you have an aversion to needles, âitâs important when (you) go to the clinic, to make the (immunizer) aware this is a concern,â says Dr. Manish Sadarangani, director of the Vaccine Evaluation Centre at B.C. Childrenâs Hospital. âThey will do their best to keep the situation calm.â Photo by Mario Tama /Getty Images