COVID-19 vaccines come as a relief to many, for some it’s a source of anxiety.Trypanophobia, a fear of needles, was classified as a disorder in 1994.
For those who fear needles, vaccinations can be a frightening medical procedure.“It’s not logical so trying to work through it, whether it’s spiders or needles, through a logical thought process isn’t easy,” Manish Sadarangani, director at the Vaccine Evaluation Centre at the BC Children’s Hospital, said.“It takes time for these kids and sometimes adults to get through that.” Vaccines are ‘one of the greatest tools we have.’ Here’s how they work Sadarangani said it’s a problem that needs to be addressed as B.C.