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Ralph Mowery[_3_]

In article ,
says...
I have always had the arm wiped with something before the needle. Seems
to be standard practice to put a bandaid over the spot after the shot
needed or not.
I seldom have had any blood on the bandaid after I removed it.

The UK used to do it that way, but have changed the practice.
I assume they've found out that wiping with spirit before a jab is
unnessary. I'm sure that they aren't simply gambling.

Don't know if true or not, but did read that if the shot is given right
a way after the wipe it may hirt more than if waiting a few seconds for
the alcohol do evaporate.

Just as with many things it may just be a feel good thing. I understand
that women were shaved between the legs before giving birth at one time
but that practice was stopped a good number of years ago.