They’re really thankful for the extra time, for not being hurried. When we’ve finished, they say, ‘Oh was that it? It wasn’t as bad as I thought’. We’ve got a pod to give them privacy and we take the time to reassure them. “We get some patients who are petrified of needles. Thankfully, our NHS vaccination teams have lots of experience of helping nervous patients get their jabs – so please let us know about any worries you have on arrival.Īccording to Christiana Pena, matron at Centre Court vaccination centre in Wimbledon, it’s all about taking the time with people and giving them a bit of privacy. The charity Anxiety UK estimates that up to 10 per cent of UK adults have some degree of needle phobia. ![]() ![]() If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and the best protection against coronavirus, but what if you want to have the jab – but you’re scared of needles?
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