Do allergy shots hurt very much?
Allergy shots are usually given in the back side of the upper arm just under the skin. They are not as painful as a flu shot or other vaccination. The needle is about the same as a typical needle used for insulin injections. Even young children rarely have issues with the pain from the shot. Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic nurses daily witness children and adults receiving shots with little concern for pain. Having a small local reaction of redness and itching in the hours after the shot is somewhat common but well tolerated by most patients.
