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Minimising Immunisation Pain of childhood vaccines: The MIP pilot study

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Pain associated with immunisations can result in distress and/or anxiety for children and parents. We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of two novel devices; Coolsense (cold) and Buzzy (vibration ±… Click to show full abstract

Pain associated with immunisations can result in distress and/or anxiety for children and parents. We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of two novel devices; Coolsense (cold) and Buzzy (vibration ± cooling pads) versus standard care to minimise pain during immunisations. We also evaluated compliance to the devices and parent's perception of the effectiveness of the devices/standard care for minimising pain during immunisation.

Keywords: immunisation pain; pain childhood; minimising immunisation; immunisation; pain; childhood vaccines

Journal Title: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Year Published: 2020

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