Hi all - First, FYI, below are the instructions provided by the Centers for Disease Control on how a vaccine is properly administered.
Locate the deltoid muscle. This muscle is in the upper arm and forms the round appearance of the shoulder. To locate the region to administer the vaccine, measure four fingers down from the top of the shoulder. The location that the flu shot should be administered is directly below the bottom of the fourth finger.
Second, to Kat - Glad you've been advised to try slowly stretching your arm as much as you can. If you follow your instincts and remain immobile it can lead to frozen shoulder which is an orthopedic condition typically requiring additional diagnostic tests, treatment and expense. Your health service has given good advice. Pat
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Hi all - First, FYI, below are the instructions provided by the Centers for Disease Control on how a vaccine is properly administered.
Locate the deltoid muscle. This muscle is in the upper arm and forms the round appearance of the shoulder. To locate the region to administer the vaccine, measure four fingers down from the top of the shoulder. The location that the flu shot should be administered is directly below the bottom of the fourth finger.
Second, to Kat - Glad you've been advised to try slowly stretching your arm as much as you can. If you follow your instincts and remain immobile it can lead to frozen shoulder which is an orthopedic condition typically requiring additional diagnostic tests, treatment and expense. Your health service has given good advice. Pat
October 26, 2010 - 4:23pmThis Comment
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