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Children's Mercy Hospital

Children's Mercy Hospital

2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3000
www.childrensmercy.org


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.