Pneumovax, which is a pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, is typically administered as a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, depending on the specific guidelines or practices of the administering healthcare provider. In most cases, it is given intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle. However, it's essential to follow the recommendations provided by healthcare professionals.
Intramuscular injection involves placing the medication directly into the belly of a muscle.
An intramuscular injection need aspiration.
An injection into muscle is called 'an intramuscular injection.'
subcutaneous intravenous intramuscular
You can give deep intramuscular injection in upper and outer quadrant of the hip. You can give the deep intramuscular injection between anterior and lateral aspect of the middle thigh.
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In the muscle. Or in room temper area
A medication meant for intramuscular injection can destroy tissues if given subcutaneously. It can cause abscess, tissue breakdown, infection, and even necrosis.
The acromion process
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Orally (mouth), nasally (insufflated up nose), intramuscular injection (injected into muscle), intravenous injection (injection into vein).