Giving an Intramuscular Injection

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

How to Read a VVM

Choose the best position to vaccinate a child based on the number of vaccines to be given, the age of the child, and the materials available

Positioning Infants and Children for Vaccination

Perform a shake test when vaccines have been exposed to freezing temperatures

How to Do a Shake Test

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

Using the Multi-Dose Vial Policy

Correctly assess an infant’s eligibly for immunization

Assessing an Infant’s Eligibility for Immunization

You need to administer an intramuscular injection. Do you know which needle position to use?