Nonpharmacological Methods for Reducing Parental Concern for Infant Vaccine-Associated Pain

•Parents’ concern for vaccine-associated pain contributes to vaccine hesitancy. •Evidence-based nonpharmacological methods decrease in infants. •Parents who hold their infant improves regulation during vaccination. are less concerned about when used. •Addressing parental concerns can facilitate acceptance. Introduction Numerous studies demonstrate that The purpose of this project was alleviate and immunization. Method Pediatric nurses at an urban ambulatory clinic implemented evidence-based (breastfeeding or 24% sucrose solution) managing infants aged up 6 months. A validated survey measured vaccine-related before after the implementation relief interventions. Results There a statistically significant from pre- postintervention between both treatment groups (p = .035). Discussion Nurses effectively use undergoing routine vaccination while reducing pain. Reducing may increase rates. Mona Abukhaled, Clinical Instructor, Bachelor Science Nursing Program, Gayle Greve Hunt School Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX. Susan Cortez, Assistant Professor, Doctor Practice Chamberlain University, Chicago, IL.