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A member asked:
Is it possible for a nurse to accidentally completely inject a vaccine into a vein in the deltoid area?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Very unlikely: This may be "possible", but it's very unlikely. And probably there would be no harm if it happened. I wouldnt' worry about it.
Answered 9/24/2018
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