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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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HelpGuide: COVID-19 & KIDS, What Parents Need to Know
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Finding Your Village: Reducing Children’s Fears of Shots and Doctors Visits
Dr. Jody Thomas talks with host Amanda on how simple strategies can make a big difference when it comes to the stress and pain of needle pokes.
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Podcast host Marina Fogle talks practical tips and simple strategie for helping kids AND parents be more calm and comfortable during needle pokes and doctor visits.
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Vaccination Station: Interview with Dr. Jody Thomas
Dave Burke partners with Founder & CEO of the Meg Foundation for pain to discuss the necessity of pediatric pain management and it’s role in vaccine hesitancy.
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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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Parenting Beyond Discipline: Strategies to Help Kids (and their grownups!) Manage Medical Procedures
Our Founder and CEO Dr. Jody Thomas talks about needle anxiety on the Parenting Beyond Discipline podcast.
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