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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital
www.akronchildrens.org
(330) 543-1000



What's a Syringe?

Syringe

Say: suh-RINJ

A syringe is the tube with a plunger that usually connects to a needle. It is used to inject or take out fluid. A syringe holds the vaccine or medicine when you get a shot.