TABLE 1
Intramuscular Vaccination-Delivery Recommendations From the CDC Pink Book (Feb 2007)
| Age Group | Injection Site | Needle Length, in (mm) | Injection Technique |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn (first 28 d) | Anterolateral thigh muscle |  (15.90) | 90° to skin and spread skin if necessary |
| Infant (1–12 mo) | Anterolateral thigh muscle | 1 (25.40) | |
| Toddler (1–2 y) | Anterolateral thigh muscle | 1–1¼ (25.40–31.75) | |
| Deltoid muscle of the arm |  –1 (15.90–25.40) | ||
| Children (3–18 y) | Deltoid muscle of the arm |  –1 (15.90–25.40) | |
| Anterolateral thigh | 1–1¼ (25.40–31.75) |