Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on phobias and nosebleeds

Find out if your child has a phobia or just a simple fear, and if nosebleeds are a common problem for young children.

Q. My five-year-old daughter has developed a needle phobia. She is due to get a booster vaccination soon. How can I make it easier for her?

A. There are very few children who will welcome the idea of vaccination or being injected with a needle. Some children will be more anxious than others and will be prone to worry.