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Content tagged with: Getting ready for a procedure

  • Blog Post

    How to Make Shots Hurt Less for Kids and Overcome Needle Phobia

    Get ready for Needle Poke Game Day with these expert, research-backed strategies for getting your kiddo through a needle poke with more comfort and less pain– Yes, really! These strategies help shots hurt less!

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    Pain Management for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth

    At Meg Foundation, we’re all about empowering children and families with resources that will help them be more comfortable and less anxious during medical procedures. For trans and gender diverse youth, the word “empowerment” is a critical part of their medical vocabulary.

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    Meet SuperMeg, Our New Interactive Chatbot That Helps Kids Manage the Anxiety and Pain of Needle Pokes!

    The SuperMeg chatbot was developed by top experts in pediatric pain management, driven by research and supported by best practice guidelines of nearly every pediatric medical organization in the world…and kids love her!

    Read more » about Meet SuperMeg, Our New Interactive Chatbot That Helps Kids Manage the Anxiety and Pain of Needle Pokes!
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    Nasal Swabs: Creating Comfort and Preventing Pain for Little (and Big!) People

    Experiencing a nasal swab just went from not very likely to pretty likely– Read these tips for creating comfort for kids during COVID testing

    Read more » about Nasal Swabs: Creating Comfort and Preventing Pain for Little (and Big!) People
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