Doctor
Katherine Kavanagh, MD Medical Director, Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngologist
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Aerodigestive Medicine
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Is Your Child Scared to Get Their Vaccine? 13 Tips to Prevent Fear of Needles While vaccines keep us healthy, they’re linked to a genuine fear for one out of five people: “needlephobia.” And that can present some unique challenges when it’s time for annual immunizations. To help your child overcome any fear of needles — or better yet, prevent them from