Where do you inject baby Immunisations?
The anterolateral aspect of the thigh is the preferred site for infants under one year old, because it provides a large muscle mass into which vaccines can be safely injected (see Figure 4.2).
Where should vaccines be placed?
Most vaccines should be given via the intramuscular route into the deltoid or the anterolateral aspect of the thigh. This optimises the immunogenicity of the vaccine and minimises adverse reactions at the injection site.
Where is the vastus lateralis site for IM injection?
Giving an IM injection into the Vastus lateralis site
- To find the thigh injection site, make an imaginary box on the upper leg. Find the groin.
- Find the top of knee.
- Stretch the skin to make it tight.
- Insert the needle at a right angle to the skin (90°) straight in.
- Up to 2ml of fluid may be given into this site.
Where on the arm is the Covid vaccine given?
The Covid-19 vaccine should be injected into the deltoid muscle in the upper arm (Figure 1) and given in the central and thickest portion of the muscle.
Where in the arm should the Covid vaccine be given?
Administering Vaccine The injection site is approximately 2 inches below the acromion process and above the axillary fold/armpit.
Where in the arm is the Covid vaccine given?
Vaccination site The Covid-19 vaccine should be injected into the deltoid muscle in the upper arm (Figure 1) and given in the central and thickest portion of the muscle.
Should you give baby paracetamol before Immunisations?
Give them liquid paracetamol or ibuprofen to help bring the fever down. If your child is getting their Men B vaccination, you can try giving paracetamol soon after vaccination before developing a fever (see below) – this will reduce the risk of your child having a post-immunisation fever.
