MMR question

Yep, they're all IMs and you'll need to brush up on your landmarking. With wee ones we use the vastus lateralis.

There are two vaccines that are NOT IM actually they are Sub-Q including MMR and the chickenpox vaccine (varicella). Polio can be given either IM or SC.
I love the clinic where I work, so GOOD LUCK!

"All live injected vaccines (MMR, varicella, and yellow fever) are recommended to be given subcutaneously."

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/...qs-mmr-hcp.htm

Where I work MMR and Varicella are both sub-q. the rest are IM

Just validating. I am a PNP and work in primary peds.

MMR and Chickenpox vaccines are SUBQ.

All others are IM, and should be given with a 1-inch needle (this is according to our state health dept)

In kids less than 2 years, the vaccines should be given in the vastus lateralus (legs). At most 2 vaccines to extremity (if possible) and at least 1 inch from each other.

If you have to give synagis, that needs to be in its own extremity, and at that time it is acceptable to give the vaccine in the arm if the legs have been used regardless of age.

Yes MMR and Varicella are SQ. Polio can go either way but is mostly given IM. And as scribblerpnp stated, they should be given with a 1 inch needle to the VL or deltoid. The MMR and Varicella should be given with SQ needle (usually 5/8 inch) in the thigh or arm. Our state guidelines say that any child that can walk has enough muscle mass in their deltoids to give them there. I dont agree. Especially when you get into multiple injections. I give in the thigh for the most part. One big reason too is safety. I find it much easier to hold the child still while giving the injection in the thigh than the arm. I dont want to risk sticking the kid more than he need to be, you'll find that sometimes parents dont hold them as tight as needed. Plus I dont want to risk sticking myself.