Why do we get shots in the arm? It's all about the muscle
- Written by Libby Richards, Associate Professor of Nursing, Purdue University
A man receives the COVID-19 vaccine in Lima, Peru.Carlos Garcia Granthon/Fotoholica Press/LightRocket via Getty ImagesMillions have rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine, but why haven’t they rolled up their pants legs instead? Why do we get most shots in our arms?
As an associate professor of nursing with a background in public...
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