Assessing an Infant’s Eligibility for Immunization

Properly administer a subcutaneous vaccine injection

Giving a Subcutaneous Injection

Correctly apply the multi-dose vial policy (MDVP) to safely handle opened multi-dose vials

Using the Multi-Dose Vial Policy

Use vaccine vial monitors (VVMs) to determine when to use and discard vaccines

How to Read a VVM

Properly administer an intramuscular injection

Giving an Intramuscular Injection

Assess contraindications to determine when it is safe to vaccinate an infant or child

How to Assess Possible Contraindications

When a caregiver brings an infant into the clinic, you need to determine which vaccinations are required that day.