Monday, March 24, 2014

[nfcixxdx] Phobia of needles

Many people have a phobia of needles -- getting shots -- which I hypothesize is a significant force behind the anti-vaccination movement. No amount of rational argument can convince them. A phobia is an irrational fear.

Understanding how and why the phobia develops, and how to prevent it, could therefore be one of the most important public health issues.

Perhaps understanding phobias in general.

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