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Is it okay to to give a MMR subQ injection mixed with normal saline.

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Specializes in Emergency, Telemetry, Transplant.
Is it okay to to give a MMR subQ injection mixed with normal saline.

What does it say on the vaccine insert (on the vial, syringe, etc.)?

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

um, I don't think so. MMR is a deep IM injection. Agree with psu, the insert will tell you how to administer.

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The MMR powder form has to be reconstituted with either saline or sterile water. The MMR injection is SubQ, even on the EMAR instructions say SubQ route. I know the Tdap is a intramuscular injection but it requires no mixing at my facility. Thanks.

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

Learned something new, thanks !! MMR II is subq as well as the MMRV.

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