A Simple Plastic Device May Ease Vaccination Pain in Infants

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Application of a simple plastic device on the skin, just before a shot is administered, may reduce pain during vaccination among infants, a meta-analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News

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A Simple Plastic Device May Ease Vaccination Pain in Infants
Application of a simple plastic device on the skin, just before a shot is administered, may reduce pain during vaccination among infants, a meta-analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News

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