How do you help a child get over the fear of needles and having blood drawn?

How do you help a child get over the fear of needles and having blood drawn?
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All specific phobias are easily treated with directed cognitive behavioral therapy. Very short-term, very focused, very high cure rate. (I would say near 100% for compliant patients.)
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