To sign "vaccine", form an 'L' handshape with your dominant hand. Bring your hand to your non-dominant upper arm, pointing your index finger so the tip touches the side of your arm. Then, bend your thumb down toward your index finger as if you are pressing the plunger of a syringe.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'get', perform the sign for 'vaccine' on your upper arm, and finish with the sign for 'today'.
Sign 'Flu', then 'vaccine', point to the person for 'you', and sign 'get'. Remember to raise your eyebrows since this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'Dog', 'need', and then 'vaccine'. Ensure your thumb clearly mimics pressing the syringe plunger to make the sign clear.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'get', perform the sign for 'vaccine' on your upper arm, and finish with the sign for 'today'.
Sign 'Flu', then 'vaccine', point to the person for 'you', and sign 'get'. Remember to raise your eyebrows since this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'Dog', 'need', and then 'vaccine'. Ensure your thumb clearly mimics pressing the syringe plunger to make the sign clear.
Yes! The sign for "vaccine" is also used for "shot" or "injection". The exact meaning is usually clear based on the context of your conversation.
You should use your dominant hand to form the syringe and perform the action on your non-dominant upper arm. This keeps your signing natural and consistent.
Even if a specific injection is given in a different part of the body, this sign remains the standard, universally understood way to say "vaccine" or "shot" in ASL.
