Hep B vaccination, IM or SC?

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Med-Surg..

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.

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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.

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

Hep B is always given IM, to my knowledge.

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

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

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Specializes in NICU.

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

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Specializes in Psych, ER, some med/surg.

i do atleast two or three a day..........often more. im.

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Specializes in Medical Telemetry, LTC,AlF, Skilled care.

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

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

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