[linzz]

Just wondering if the Hepatitis B vaccination is done IM or Subcutaneous. In Ontario, LPN's can only give flu vaccines so I am not familiar with other types of vaccinations. Thanks for any replies.

[Preemienurse23]

I've always given it IM, but I have given the recombinant. I believe you can give it either way depending on which form you have and the age of the pt.

[Elvish]

Hep B is always given IM, to my knowledge.

[Faeriewand]

I have gotten it in the arm.... IM

[RainDreamer]

I've only ever given it to babies and it's always been IM.

[HDMotorcop]

I do atleast two or three a day..........often more. IM.

[nursesaideBen]

I gave 2 during my OB rotation they were IM, felt so bad for those poor little babies lol

[HM2Viking]

IM is the route that I was taught. CDC does have sources that cite the right route for each type of vaccination.