Could a simple cream make baby shots less painful?
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether applying a numbing cream called Emla before a routine baby vaccine helps reduce pain. It involved 72 healthy three-month-old infants getting their first pneumococcal shot. Researchers compared pain scores, crying time, and heart rate between babies who g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beatrice Olsson Duse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC