What is the correct route of administration for a flu vaccine injection?
Influenza virus vaccine should not be given via intravenous administration or subcutaneous administration, it is for intramuscular (IM) administration only, with the exception of the intradermal Fluzone products. All other formulations should not be given by intradermal administration.
How is Fluzone Intradermal administered?
Intradermal administration (Fluzone Intradermal only): Gently shake the device and remove the needle cap. Insert the needle perpendicular to the skin in the region of the deltoid. Maintain light pressure on the surface of the skin and push the plunger to inject the dose.
What are the 6 methods of vaccine administration?
Video
- Rotarix (RV1) [4:57 minutes]
- RotaTeq (RV5) [4:04 minutes]
- Subcutaneous (SC or Subcut) Injection: Sites [3:26 minutes]
- Subcutaneous (SC or Subcut) Injection: Administration [6:27 minutes]
- Intramuscular Injection: Sites [5:07 minutes]
- Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) [4:09 minutes]
How do you give a flu shot without it hurting?
What can I do to avoid flu shot pain?
- Avoid Tensing Your Muscle During Vaccination: Take some deep breaths and clear your mind of any worry before you receive the shot.
- Move Your Arm After the Shot: Moving your arm post-injection aids in spreading the vaccination away from the injection site.
How do you administer a flu shot in the deltoid?
Injection site Give in the central and thickest portion of the deltoid muscle – above the level of the armpit and approximately 2–3 fingerbreadths (~2″) below the acromion process. See the diagram. To avoid causing an injury, do not inject too high (near the acromion process) or too low.
Where is the intradermal flu shot given?
The intradermal flu vaccine is a shot that is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
Which vaccines are intradermal?
Only three currently-licensed vaccines are delivered ID: BCG, rabies (locally approved for this route in some countries), and smallpox (vaccinia).
What is the route of BCG?
Intradermal (ID) injection administers the vaccine in the topmost layer of the skin. BCG is the only vaccine with this route of administration. Intradermal injection of BCG vaccine reduces the risk of neurovascular injury.
How do you give an intramuscular injection painlessly?
Practice points
- Assess the patient to ensure a good injection technique and suitability for manual pressure.
- Use communication skills/distraction to reduce anxiety.
- Wear sterile gloves to administer manual pressure.
- 10 seconds of firm digital pressure is necessary.
What is the proper angle for an intradermal injection?
The traditional procedure of ID injection (Mantoux Procedure) involves injecting at angle of administration of 5 to 15 degrees angle, almost against the skin.
What part of the arm is the Covid vaccine given?
Administering Vaccine The injection site is approximately 2 inches below the acromion process and above the axillary fold/armpit.
