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viva la

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1. That's good news. I always get them in the left arm--

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Thu Aug 17, 2023, 10:24 AM

Aug 2023

Because I'm right handed and don't want that hand impaired even for a day. So it's good to know that I accidentally made the right decision!

I had an appt to get a flu shot and booster (I already had one in March) next month, but cancelled it to wait for the new shot, which should be available in October. I'm also hoping the new RSV shot will be available then.

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Left or right arm: Choosing where to get vaccinated matters, study suggests. Here's why [View all] question everything Aug 2023 OP

That's good news. I always get them in the left arm-- viva la Aug 2023 #1

I got my 5th Covid shot in my right arm, after having the previous ones in my left arm. piddyprints Aug 2023 #2

Now I'm trying to remember which arm Captain Zero Aug 2023 #3

Got all 5 MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #4

I get all my shots in the left arm because I am right handed yellowdogintexas Aug 2023 #5

Always get it in my right arm because I hate my left arm. Sneederbunk Aug 2023 #6