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A member asked:
Is it safe to administer your allergy shots without rubbing alcohol on arm bec it don't hurt my arm when give them ?
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Used to clean: Alcohol swabs are used to clean your skin before the shot is given to reduce the risk of infection. It has nothing to do with pain control.
Answered 12/10/2016
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