Flu shots: A yearly tradition in which a person in a lab coat gets to stab you in the arm with a needle. In exchange for money and pain, you get some degree of protection against the flu. Fair enough.
But what if it didn’t have to be this way? What if, instead of your arm, the needle could be stuck into your butt, which you don’t normally use to write, cook, do laundry, or hug your friends? Wouldn’t that make life easier, if even by just a little butt bit?
To find out whether this is feasible, I consulted a real pharmacist who stabs people with needles every day and also practices pharmacy. Here’s how the conversation went:
Me: What would happen if you got a flu shot in your buttcheek instead of your arm?
Pharmacist: Who the hell are you and how did you get into my house? Get out before I call the cops!
So there you have it: Pharmacists are very private people who don’t like to answer questions. Pretty interesting, huh? I certainly think so! Until next time, readers!
