Preventing Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration.

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) is a preventable complication caused by improper needle placement. It is associated with persistent shoulder pain and limited range of motion that occur within hours of vaccination and can last for months or longer. This article provides a brief overview of SIRVA and explains how vaccinators can prevent it by using proper injection technique. Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Scarlett Shoemaker. Preventing Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. The American journal of nursing. 2021 Jun 01;121(6):45-47

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