STOP NEEDLE PAIN!

Make your flu shot feel less piercing by putting pressure around the area that's about to be stuck. Push down on either side of the target site with the tips of your thumb and forefinger for a few seconds as you're receiving the shot. This helps your skin's touch receptors override its pain receptors�essentially tricking your nerves. Voil�, the sharp jab feels more like a gentle poke
***********saw this in a magazine-don't know if it works***************