
Safe injection practices minimize risk of injuries, infections, and non-infectious adverse events for both patients and providers. The deltoid muscle over the triceps area of the upper arm is preferred for persons 3 years of age and older. The appropriate site for an intramuscular injection for those under 2 years of age is the vastus lateralis muscle. A needle is used to inject the vaccine into the muscle. Intramuscular (IM) Injection: Sites: This training helps providers identify intramuscular (IM) injection sites.Administering More Than One Vaccine on the Same Day: Clinical Considerations.Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length.Vaccine Administration: Intramuscular (IM) Injection Children 7 through 18 years of age.Vaccine Administration: Intramuscular (IM) Injection Children 3 through 6 years of age.Vaccine Administration: Intramuscular (IM) Injection Children 1 through 2 years of age.Vaccine Administration: Intramuscular (IM) Injection Infants 11 months of age and younger.General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization: Best Practices Guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).“Vaccine Administration” chapter, Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases(the Pink Book)-includes pictures of vaccine administration sites.COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information: Find a suite of information and materials needed for each specific COVID-19 vaccine that covers administration, storage and handling, safety, and reporting.
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