Pneumonia and influenza vaccinations?

My doctor suggested that this fall I get both the pneumonia and flu vaccinations because of my chronic lung condition (asthma).
I have a very physically demanding job that requires heavy lifting and continous use of my arms.
Last year I received a flu shot in my arm and it became so sore that I had problems doing my job for a couple days.
What I am wondering is; can both the pneumonia and flu shot be given in my buttocks instead of my arms and if so,can both shots go into one buttock cheek or would they have to go into seperate buttock cheeks ie one in each side?

Yeah they are both intramuscular shots so they can be given in the buttocks but you'll have a sore tush.

I think they can be given on the abdomen or upper back. Please check with your doctor.

they can give you a shot anywhere
you might wanna ask him about it
and tell him what happened to you the last time you got a shot in the arm
but every shot hurts a lil bit
so dont worry
i dont have a very good awnser
but just ask him about giving you the shots in the butt

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