I was having blood drawn when the lab technician pulled out one of the big gauge needles. Suddenly I felt like the kid in the Norman Rockwell painting waiting for his shot. I started to sweat, even ...

A new shorter needle could make flu shots less of a pain. Sept. 6, 2011— -- Squeamish about getting a flu shot? You may be in luck. This fall, people seeking flu shots may be able to skip the big ...

Forget large, intimidating needles. Researchers in Georgia are developing a vaccine that feels more like a Band-Aid when administered. The vaccine patch contains hundreds of tiny microneedles that ...