| Q: Won't the break in your skin from the shot allow pathogens to easily enter your body to get you sick? A: Yes, breaks in the skin, such as from getting a shot, can allow pathogens to enter and infect your body. That's why, after giving you a shot, the doctor rubs alcohol onto your skin to kill any pathogens present and gives you a bandage to prevent any other pathogens from entering. Push play to hear the answer. |
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