A govt doctor at a UP community health centre allegedly left an inch-long surgical needle inside the head of a teenaged girl while stitching up a deep cut. Her family claimed he was inebriated.

How to distract yourself when getting a shot: Consult your healthcare provider about taking anti-anxiety medication, like Xanax or Valium, before you have to get poked with a needle. Your doctor ...

Your doctor might run a blood test ... While no one likes a needle, the MMR vaccine is perfectly safe, so getting an extra shot is fine even if you might already be well-protected.

though some recent research suggests they may help reduce needle-related pain. If you're interested, talk to the doctor before bringing one to the shot appointment. Your options include ...