Caridad Galastica is aware that some four million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Florida so far. The 37-year-old Miami mom of four would love to be included in those numbers. She ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Millions of Americans are preparing to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Some have one big fear on their minds: needles. A fear of needles impacts ...

Trypanophobia is an anxiety disorder where an individual fears needles. If you have a fear of needles, tell your healthcare provider before administering any shots. Breathing exercises, anxiety ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A fear of needles, or trypanophobia, can be debilitating. This fear keeps countless people from getting ...

This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. Known as trypanophobia, a fear of ...

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Let's face it: not too many of us find getting jabbed in the arm with a needle, albeit a small one, to be a particularly nice experience. But for some, the mere thought of it can produce sweaty palms, ...

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Emily Alexander, 37, shows her COVID-19 vaccination card shortly after getting the vaccine in the parking lot of the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on January 11, 2021. Terry Tang/AP Photo ...