Intramuscular Vaccination-Delivery Recommendations From the CDC Pink Book (Feb 2007)
Age Group | Injection Site | Needle Length, in (mm) | Injection Technique |
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Newborn (first 28 d) | Anterolateral thigh muscle | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | ||
Children (3–18 y) | Deltoid muscle of the arm | ![]() | |
Anterolateral thigh | 1–1¼ (25.40–31.75) |