My Gold Award
My Gold Award aims to address this issue:
There are people worldwide who suffer from needle phobia (trypanophobia), which can both negatively impact their personal and public health when considering the thought of needles and obtaining vaccines.
Trypanophobia can cause individuals suffering with it to avoid obtaining vaccines during global pandemics like the Covid-19 increasing the risk of getting sick.
My eldest brother who has autism suffers from trypanophobia. My siblings and I get annual flu vaccines at our pediatricians office. This office did not have tools available to help with patients that suffer from trypanophobia such as a Buzzy Bee that can help reduce anxiety.
A Buzzy Bee is a small device that is held against an area prior to an injection to help numb the spot and provides a soothing buzz that helps to calm patients. My family would bring this device to medical appointments for my brother and we would also use YouTube videos at the same time to distract him.
My Gold Award aims to address trypanophobia by spreading awareness that this is a medical problem and understanding and compassion should be shown for people that suffer from this. Additionally, I am sharing possible solutions for medical staff, family members and individuals to try to reduce anxiety for improved mental health and wellness outcomes.
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