A nurse is preparing a pentavalent vaccine for a 6-week-old infant according to Pakistan’s routine EPI schedule. Which route and site are appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Intramuscular injection in the anterolateral thigh
- A. Intramuscular injection in the anterolateral thigh
- B. Subcutaneous injection in the upper outer arm
- C. Intradermal injection over the deltoid region
- D. Oral administration into the side of the mouth
Explanation
Pentavalent vaccine is given intramuscularly in the anterolateral thigh of young infants. The upper arm is commonly used for some older-child injections, BCG is intradermal, and oral administration is used for oral vaccines.
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