Fear of needles: COVID-19 rollout issue that needs to be addressed A medical student narrated how she would feel clammy all over, experience cold sweats, and eventually pass out due to "needle phobia." January 15, 2021 03:33 GMT The fear of needles may be a laughable matter for many people but for others who tend to panic or pass out at the sight of its sharp point, the fear is real. With the vaccine rollout being done on a global scale, the need to address this fear has become paramount. A report on CNN showed the ordeal of Amanda Walker, a fourth-year medical student at the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. While she knows how important it is for one to get vaccinated, actually getting one is another story for her.