Effectiveness of Parent-Led Interventions in Reducing Infant Hypersensitivity to Pain

Effectiveness of Parent-Led Interventions in Reducing Infant Hypersensitivity to Pain: A Longitudinal Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to find out the effects of routinely using different types of pain-relieving strategies during routine immunization injections performed in infants.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Healthy infants undergoing vaccination.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. preterm birth (<37 weeks gestation)
2. prior hospitalization/surgery (other than postnatal care),
3. documented/ suspected sensitivity/allergy to amide anaesthetics/vaccines,
4. mother plans to breastfeed or to use topical anesthetics or sugar water during injection.