COVID Vaccine Doesn’t Need To Be Arm Shot: The Other Place To Get The Jab
04/30/21 AT 9:57 AM
While most people are showing off their COVID shots that have been administered in their arms, this isn’t the only spot where the vaccine can be given.
According to The New York Times, the vaccine is also approved for inoculation in the thigh for some groups of people, and consulting with a doctor may determine if you are a candidate for the shot in this area of the body.
For some people that have a condition known as lymphedema – a chronic and painful swelling in parts of the body – getting the COVID vaccine in the thigh is highly recommended, the NYT reported.
Do I Have to Get the Covid Vaccine in My Arm?
Most people will roll up their sleeves for the injection, but some may want to consider an alternate body part.
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April 29, 2021
By now most people are familiar with how the Covid-19 vaccine is typically administered: a quick jab to the upper arm. But there is a lesser known place on the body where the vaccine has also been approved for injection: the thigh.
While getting the vaccine in the thigh is rare, there are some groups of people who may want to consider it. If you fall into one of the categories below and think you would be better off getting the Covid-19 vaccine in your thigh instead of your arm, it’s best to discuss it first with your doctor.