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World Health Organization: Reducing pain at time of vaccination position paper
This position paper, released in September 2015 reviews the research, and outlines the recommendations for managing vaccination pain.
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Pediatric pain treatment and prevention for hospitalized children
The article from the International Association of Pain Reports reviews the latest research in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic pain in children. Available open source.
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Treating Needle Fears May Reduce COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Rates by 10%
A new large-scale study shows that a quarter of the UK adult population screens positive for a potential injection phobia.
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Efficient procedural pain best practices summary article from the Canadian Medical Association
This articles outlines the recommendations for procedural pain clinical protocols, including a very useful evidence summary. This also reflects the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and nearly every other pediatric organization in the world. Available open source.
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Newly released in 2020: an update reinforcing treatment recommendations for pediatric pain
Across the adult population, blood-injection-injury fears may explain approximately 10% of cases of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Addressing such fears will likely improve the effectiveness of vaccination programs.
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The Comfort Ability® Program
An amazing program from Boston Children's Hospital designed to help children with chronic pain (and their parents!) learn strategies to better manage pain and improve their ability to do the things they want to do.
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Sweet solutions and pain management for babies
How to use sweet solutions to minimize needle pain in babies
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Beyond the Bedpan: Dr. Jody Thomas and The Meg Foundation
Christie Cowan and Dr. Jody Thomas, discuss needle anxiety and the skills needed to cope with painful procedures.
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Child Life on Call: Pediatric Pain with the Meg Foundation
Practical tips, expert on advice, and lot of experience in this interview with Dr. Jody Thomas and Child Life Specialist Jamie Gentille on the Child Life On Call podcast.
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Reduce the Pain of Vaccination in Babies
A clear, concise brochure on pain management specifically for infants and babies from SickKids Hospital.
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Game Plan Worksheet: Creating Comfort During Nasal Swabs
We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create a coping plan before that next COVID test.
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