For many children, seeing a long, silver needle headed for their mouth is one of the most fear-inducing parts of dentistry. But a bee-shaped distraction device may help ease this pain and anxiety, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children receive dozens of vaccinations between birth and 18 years of age. With so many shots needed during early childhood, it’s ...

Nobody likes getting shots, right? But for some, especially children, the prospect of a needle can be terrifying. Now that 12- to 15-year-olds are able to get the Pfizer vaccine, parents with ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An Epipen alternative on the market has been newly approved for pediatric use. It could be a game-changer for kids afraid of needles, according to a local clinical pharmacist.

Many kids are spending a lot of unnecessary time under observation in a hospital following a sudden allergic emergency, a new study concludes. About 17% of kids are admitted for overnight observation ...

After receiving an injection, some people experience symptoms at the injection site on the skin. This reaction is a common adverse effect of vaccines, Botox injections, biologics, and chemotherapy.

A nasal spray can tamp down potentially fatal reactions, a boon to the many patients in crisis who fear using EpiPens. Neffy, a new device approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is the first ...

SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — The FDA has approved the first ever nasal medication called “Neffy” for severe allergies. It’s a new alternative to the well-known EpiPen. Severe allergic reactions are scary, ...

As more kids become eligible for the Pfizer shot, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with pharmacist Anna Taddio, who specializes in pain mitigation, about how to help them overcome needle phobia. Nobody ...