Injections for infants
by Cathy Parkes August 09, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

When administering intramuscular injections in infants under 1 year old, use the vastus lateralis muscle!
Administer IM injections at a 90° angle. Use a 20-23 gauge, 1 - 1.5 inch needle.
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