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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afraid of injections" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing a fear or phobia related to receiving injections, such as vaccinations or medical procedures.
Example: "Many children are often afraid of injections, which can make it challenging for parents to take them for their vaccinations."
Alternatives: "fearful of injections" or "scared of needles".
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Some parents pointed out that the professionals never asked if they were afraid of injections, they just assumed that the parents would be able to inject themselves.
Patients who are afraid of injections or dislike the injection pain may prefer ustekinumab therapy.
Oral chemotherapy may reduce anxiety in patients who are afraid of injections.
A CHW, laughing in response to the question, explained: Women are afraid of injections, they wouldn't dare do it themselves.
By Aderito Docarmo Ermera, Timor-Leste, December 2010 - "I am afraid of injections because of the pain, but after the injection, there was really not much pain.
The fact that participation in the study was voluntary may explain the ceiling effects in these domains, as patients who were more afraid of injections or who had severe limitations in dexterity probably did not opt to participate.
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The major advantages anticipated for (trans cutaneous vaccination include richness of the target tissue in antigen-presenting cells, efficient drainage by regional LNs, the possibility to generate mucosal immune responses and an increase in patient compliance, especially in children afraid of needle injections [83].
"I am not afraid of the injection," she says.
Daniel is afraid of getting an injection, but the doctor is honest and calm.
The nurse rushed out and grabbed the doctor, and he said, "This is the one afraid of needles, right?" He talked about injections and shots and pricking me again to see if it would help.
Bosch said that he often administered injections because Rodriguez was afraid of needles.
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