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Systematic review shows topical anesthetics reduce injection site distress, highlighting intervention preference.
Across all ages, topical anesthetics and manual skin tapping emerge as preferred interventions. Implementation should consider the strength of the evidence base as well as vaccine recipient preferences.
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