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Avoiding shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
Organization: Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged CarePublished: 2019
“Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) is a rare complication of incorrect vaccine administration, when the vaccine is given too high into the shoulder joint. This can cause shoulder pain and restricted range of movement. This guide provides information on correct injection technique and positioning to avoid SIRVA.” - Avoiding shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
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Implementation Tool
Product Type: Guide
Program Delivery and Evaluation
Clinics
Product Type: Guide
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Clinics
Region:
International
Language:
English
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