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 ...

Flu vaccine makers began shipping on Monday a new form of the annual flu shot, with a significantly shorter needle. The new vaccine should make it easier for people with a fear of needles to get ...

WASHINGTON - It's flu vaccine time again - and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk. The first flu shot that works with a less-scary skin ...

This flu season, there’s a new way to protect yourself and your family—without booking an appointment, sitting in a waiting room, or bracing for a needle. FluMist, a nasal spray vaccine that has been ...

Not many people enjoy getting a shot, but some people feel particularly anxious about it, which may make it more painful. Several strategies can help reduce anxiety and ease post-injection pain.