Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Afraid Of Needles. Does The COVID-19 Vaccine Hurt?
There are those among us who are needle-phobic. So what's the verdict on the vaccine? And are there any techniques for easing any potential pain?
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I hate shots. Tell me the truth: How much is this vaccination going to hurt?
The honest, and short, answer appears to be: Not much! That's according to people who have already been jabbed including Vice President Kamala Harris, who said she "barely felt it," Dr. Anthony Fauci, who didn't flinch when he, and my needle-averse son, who is in Moderna's adolescent trial and says the poke hurt way less than any other he's gotten.
