How to Cope With Immunization Anxiety

By TARA BURGHART, Associated Press Writer, Medicine & Health / Other

(AP) -- Some children sob, others scream, and some get so upset they have to be restrained by medical staff. But a new study suggests parents can ease the anxiety about immunizations by telling a joke, reading a book or bringing a favorite toy from home.

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