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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...

Addressing the fear of needles is essential to public health right now as Covid-19 vaccines roll out around the globe. For individuals considering avoiding a Covid-19 vaccination due to their phobia, seeking treatment could be a life-and-death decision.

The phrase “we are better than this” has been repeated over and over since the disgraceful acts unfolded at the Capitol, but are we?

Eric Jerome Dickey, best-selling African American novelist, dies at 59 Emily Langer Eric Jerome Dickey, a novelist who gained a devoted following among African American women and a steady spot on the bestseller lists with page-turning narratives of steamy romance and urban intrigue, died Jan. 3 in Los Angeles. He was 59. The cause was cancer, according to Amanda Walker, publicity director at Dutton, the imprint of Penguin Random House that published Mr. Dickey’s books. A onetime software engineer who discovered fiction through creative writing classes, Mr. Dickey wro...

Credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images Eric Jerome Dickey, the best-selling author known for his novels exploring contemporary Black life, died Jan. 3 in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 59. Amanda Walker, publicity director at Penguin Random House's Dutton imprint, said in a statement, "Eric Jerome Dickey loved being a writer and all that it encompassed. He loved challenging himself with each book; he adored his readers and beloved fans and was always grateful for his success. We are proud to have been his publ...