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I have taken my first dose of gardasil in October.My doctor gave the injection in my butt..although I insisted her to give it in my arm she was so reluctant and convinced to get it in my back.Is it fine to get vaccine in glute region. I'm due with my second dose should I continue with my doc or is it best to get in arm!??pls help
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It's fine on buttocks
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
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16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Should be given in the arm
Insist on it next time
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