“Covid vaccine question?”
I had a stroke in 2012 and my left arm is affected. Which arm should I get my vaccine in?
Male | 64 years old
Medications: atorvastatin, omeoprazole, aspirin, tecfidera,vitamin D3 and B12,metformin
Conditions: stroke, MS
5 Answers
The strokes do not affect you getting the vaccine. You can get it in either arm, whichever is more comfortable for you.
Although you could get the vaccine in either arm, I would recommend getting it in your left arm. Some patients report temporary pain at the injection site, which can last a few days, so you are better off getting the injection in the non-dominant arm
If they tell you to avoid blood draws on your left arm then avoid the vaccine in your left arm otherwise it doesn't really matter you could do either side. You may have a little arm soreness afterwards but it is usually not bad. Just like your last flu shot.
Thanks for the question. You can receive the vaccine in either arm.
If you have muscle wasting in the paralyzed side, it may be worth considering taking it on the normal side.
