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Are vaccines always injected in the arm?
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Injection sites: Vaccines are typically injected into a large muscle group, usually upper arm or thigh. Injection into the buttocks, especially in small children, has fallen out of favor due to increased risk of injury to blood vessels and nerves.
Answered 1/24/2015
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