Ask Dr. Jessica podcast: How to reduce fear and anxiety around vaccines? with Jody Thomas
This episode is for all you parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers out there who want to make vaccinations a little less scary for the little (and not so little!) ones. If you've ever dealt with a nervous kiddo before a shot, this one's for you!
Babies & Toddlers (0-2) Kids (3-11) Tweens & Teens (12+) Getting ready for a procedure Needle Pokes Talking about pain Vaccinations Procedural Pain Getting ready for a procedure Needle pokes Pain Management Talking about pain Vaccinations
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About This Resource
Calling all parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers! If you’ve ever faced the daunting task of getting a kiddo through a vaccination without a meltdown (yours or theirs), this one’s for you. Whether you’re looking for Jedi-level coping strategies or just some reassurance that you’re not alone in this battle against needle anxiety, you’re in the right place.
This podcast episode features an insightful conversation between Dr. Jody Thomas, our CEO, and Dr. Jessica Hochman, a board-certified pediatrician and enthusiastic supporter of children’s health. Together, they’re on a mission to tackle one of the trickiest challenges out there: needle anxiety in children. They delve into effective strategies for reducing fear and anxiety related to needles in children, providing practical solutions for parents and caregivers seeking to alleviate their child’s apprehension about vaccinations.
Who Is This For
Parents, families, and providers can all benefit from this helpful discussion.
Downloads
Printable Take Control Poke Plan for Teens
We all do better with a plan! Use this to help teens create one of their very own before their next poke.
Digital Tool
Take Control Mobile App for Teens
Meet the monsters helping your teen breathe easier, stress less, and take control during shots. Because doc visits don't have to be the actual worst.
Digital Tool
SuperMeg Poke Planner
Have no fear, SuperMeg is here! This interactive tech helps your child create a plan for being more calm and comfortable during needle pokes.
A Note About Keeping This Free
Good pain care should be a right, not a privilege.
We’ve spent our careers treating pain and medical anxiety, and we know that comfort and control come from putting the power where it belongs: in your hands. Everything here is free and open source by design. No parent should have to pay to learn how to get their child through a vaccine or a bad headache. No provider should have to hunt for what they need to do their job well. Hundreds of thousands of people have used Meg tools, and not one of them has ever been asked to pay.
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— Dr. Jody, Founder and CEO
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