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CDC: 7% of adults avoid vaccines because of a fear of needles

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CDC: 7% of adults avoid vaccines because of a fear of needles
CDC: 7% of adults avoid vaccines because of a fear of needles

The CDC estimates 7% of adults avoid immunizations because they're afraid of needles.

That could be an issue for some trying to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

NEEDLES.THAT COULD BE AN ISSUE FOR SOMETRYING TO GET THE COVID-19VACCINE.HOWEVER-- DOCTORS SAY - THEREARE WAYS TO EASE YOUR FEAR.FOR PEOPLE WITH A MORE MILDFEAR - DOCTORS SUGGESTPRACTICING RELAXATIONTECHNIQUES BEFORE GETTINGVACCINATED-- OR FINDINGSOMETHING TO DISTRACT YOURSELFWITH DURING THE SHOT.FOR THOSE WITH MORE SEVERECASES-- DOCTORS SUGGESTBEHAVIORAL THERAPY.MOST STUDENTS ATNEVADA'S BIG UNIVERSITIES WILLNOT BE BACK ON CAMPUS WHEN

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