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The flu shot is usually given as an intramuscular (IM) needle injection into the upper, outer arm muscle called the deltoid muscle in people 3 years of age and older.

COVID-19 vaccine is administered by intramuscular injection. Choose the correct equipment.

For infants and younger children receiving more than two injections in a single limb, the thigh is the preferred site because of the greater muscle mass. For older children and adults, the deltoid muscle can be used for more than one intramuscular injection.

Hib vaccines ( and Act-HIB) HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine. IPV (inactivated poliovirus)–containing combination vaccines — combination vaccines containing IPV are given intramuscularly; IPV (IPOL) is given subcutaneously.

Vaccines given IM (intramuscular) route: DTaP, DT, Hib, hepA, hepB, HPV, IIV, MCV, PCV, rabies, Td, Tdap and RZV (Shingrix). Administer IPV and PPSV vaccines either via IM or SQ (subcutaneous) route.

To be eligible, children must be 18 years of age or younger and meet any one of the following criteria: 1. Eligible for Medi-Cal or Child Health and Disability Program (CHDP) 2. Uninsured 3.

The most common medications given by IM route include: Antibiotics- G benzathine , . Biologicals- immunoglobins, vaccines, and toxoids. Hormonal agents- , [2]

Live, attenuated injectable vaccines (e.g., MMR, varicella, yellow fever) and certain non-live vaccines (e.g., meningococcal polysaccharide) are recommended by the manufacturers to be administered by subcutaneous injection.