Getting a vaccine or having their blood drawn can be uncomfortable or nerve wracking. For some, it may be scary enough to cause them to pass out. In this video, learn tips to reduce the risk of fainting when getting a vaccine or blood test.
References
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Fainting (syncope) after vaccination.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. (2012). Technically speaking: Preventing fainting and associated injuries after vaccination.
Immunize.org. (n.d.). Fainting related to vaccination: What you need to know.
Radcliff, Z. (2023). 5 tips for dealing with shots. Nemours TeensHealth.
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Marisa Taylor KarasMarisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
