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If a covid-19 vaccine is administered below the armpit will it still work properly?

Q: if a covid-19 vaccine is administered below the armpit will it still work properly?

: Yes. Makes no difference where it is administered. Works the same regardless

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Yes. Makes no difference where it is administered. Works the same regardless

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/25/2021

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A member asked:

If a covid-19 vaccine is administered below the armpit will it still work properly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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