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Guideline to reduce vaccination distress offers menu of options (opens in a new tab)

medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-21

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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedA comprehensive guideline update with 16 recommendations to reduce vaccination distress has been published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedThe guideline recommends a range of distress-reducing options, from topical pain relief to distraction techniques, organized across process, procedural, physical, pharmacologic and psychological approaches.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedThe authors say fear and pain are among the most common negative effects of vaccine injections, and that research shows effective ways to reduce distress even though these strategies are not routinely built into vaccination programs or practices.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedThe article says the update builds on the 2015 Help Eliminate Pain in Kids & Adults (HELPinKids&Adults) Collaborative recommendations and is intended for clinicians, vaccination organizations, recipients, and support persons.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedKey recommendations include education, rapid injections, oral soothing strategies for infants 12 months and younger, topical anesthetics at injection sites for all ages, and distraction methods such as toys, singing, music, digital distractions, games, and toys.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedThe authors hope the updated guidance will help make vaccination a more positive experience, reduce fear, and lessen the stigma around needles, especially as vaccine confidence and vaccination rates have declined since the COVID-19 pandemic.View evidenceHide evidence

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From Evidence to Practice: Implementing the 2026 Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline Update on Vaccination-Related Distress in the Dutch National Immunization Program.

The Clinical Journal of Pain · 2026 · PubMed, Europe PMC

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