How can I help my child if they are anxious about vaccination?

Getting vaccinated can be daunting for children, who may be anxious or scared of needles. Vaccinators are trained to make the environment as calm and the experience as free from anxiety as possible.

There are a number of distraction techniques that can be used to minimise a child’s anxiety during vaccination.

For more information, see our guide: Distraction techniques to minimise a child’s anxiety during vaccination.