In conclusion
Table 4.1 summarises what you should know about the routes and sites of administration of the EPI antibacterial and antiviral vaccines.
| Vaccine | Route of administration | Injection site |
|---|---|---|
| OPV and rotavirus vaccine (RotarixTM) | Oral | None (given by mouth) |
| BCG | Intradermal (ID) | Outer upper right arm |
| Measles | Subcutaneous (SC) | Outer upper arm |
| Pentavalent (DPT-HepB-Hib) | Intramuscular (IM) | Outer left upper thigh |
| Tetanus toxoid (TT) for women of childbearing age | Intramuscular (IM) | Outer upper arm |
| Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV10) | Intramuscular (IM) | Outer right upper thigh |
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