what is the stuff they rub on the skin with the cotton before giving a shot? what's the purpose?
2007-02-19 09:20:08 · 5 answers · asked by tuna 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's rubbing alcohol, and it's to clean and disinfect the area the needle will punture your skin so that no germs get inside you.
2007-02-19 09:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Interpreted 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They use rubbing alcohol to clean they area before you get the shot. It also helps reduce the risk of infection.
2007-02-19 17:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by stephygirl4ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubbing Alcohol to clean the area to prevent infection
2007-02-19 17:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
alcohol to clean the area that is about to receive the injection
2007-02-19 17:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by baltimore_queene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spirit, it is to disinfect the area before injection
2007-02-19 17:24:45 · answer #5 · answered by Ramani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋