What is the correct site of administration of a vaccine for infants from newborn to 35 months of age. What are 2 important characteristics that the site of administration must have?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Infants from newborn to 35 months should receive immunizations by intramuscular injection in the outer aspect of the thigh muscle. The site of administration must have a muscle large enough to absorb the amount of the liquid drug and have enough bulk to it so that the needle will not accidentally injure a nearby nerve.

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