PHANZ VAX CHATS WEBINAR – DR SAMANTHA MARSH

Dr Samantha Marsh - Needle Phobia and Immunisation: A Public Health Perspective

In this webinar, Dr Marsh (Senior Research Fellow in the Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University of Auckland) shares how needle phobia is a common but often overlooked barrier to vaccination, its impact on immunisation uptake, and practical, compassionate strategies to support individuals and communities.

This webinar is part of the PHANZ’s new webinar series, Vax Chats, which bring together experts, practitioners, and community voices to explore the future of immunisation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Vax Chats provides a forum to discuss key issues, innovations, challenges, and success stories in vaccination – from equity and access, to community engagement, workforce development, and policy priorities. Each session features presenters sharing their insights and expertise, followed by Q&A.

The recording of the webinar is available on the Feature Webinars section of the PHANZ website.