Why is flu shot given in upper arm?

Infectious disease outbreaks, as in flu season or amid epidemics like COVID-19, require our public health system to vaccinate as many people as possible in a short time. For these reasons, a shot in the arm is preferred simply because the upper arm is easily accessible.

Which arm is best for flu shot?

Get the injection in your non-dominant arm. Actually, it is your choice which side you choose, but if your arm does get sore you’ll notice it less in your non-dominant arm. However, if you have a fresh tattoo or a wound in the injection zone, get the shot in the other arm. Relax your arm and let it hang loose.

What injections are given in buttocks?

Common sites for intramuscular injections include the deltoid muscle of the upper arm and the gluteal muscle of the buttock….

Why does your arm get sore after a flu shot?

Your arm will likely hurt after a vaccine, like the flu shot, for two primary reasons. One is because you got a needle put in your arm muscle (deltoid), and a small amount of fluid injected. That causes a local inflammatory response — swelling.

What happens if you give a flu shot too high?

When the injection is given too high or too deep in this muscle, the needle can hit bone or puncture the fluid-filled sac called the bursa, which protects the tendons in the shoulder. When this happens, the bursa, tendons and ligaments can become inflamed.

Is flu shot subcutaneous or intramuscular?

Typically, the regular seasonal flu shot is given intramuscularly (IM), meaning it’s injected into the muscle. However, a subcutaneous (SQ) version of the shot has become available for the 2011 to 2012 flu season. It’s given with a smaller needle and is injected into the skin.

Where does Covid vaccine go in arm?

Administering Vaccine The injection site is approximately 2 inches below the acromion process and above the axillary fold/armpit.

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