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Tdap

IM Deltoid: This vaccine helps protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Haemophilus Influenzae Type (Hib) Vaccine

IM Deltoid: Prevents infections caused by Hib bacteria, which can lead to meningitis and other serious infections in children.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV or Gardasil 9)

IM Deltoid: Prevents HPV infections, which can lead to cervical and other cancers; recommended for adolescents and young adults.

Pneumococcal Vaccine (PCV13)

IM Deltoid: Protects against pneumococcal bacteria, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.

Influenza

IM Deltoid: This vaccine helps lower the risk of getting the flu or having severe flu symptoms.

Pediarix (DTap-HepB-IPV)

IM Deltoid: Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, inactivated polio; 5-in-1 vaccine to reduce infant injections; given at 2, 4 & 6 months old.

Twinrix (HepA-HepB)

IM Deltoid: Combined protection against both hepatitis viruses; 3-dose series starting at ≥18 years (not routine pediatrics but may be used in older teens for travel/medical risk).

Hepatitis A

IM Deltoid: This vaccine helps protect the liver from the hepatitis A virus.

Hepatitis B

IM Deltoid: This vaccine helps protect the liver from the hepatitis B virus.

Shingrix

IM Deltoid: This vaccine helps protect against shingles.

Vitamin B12

IM Deltoid or IM Gluteal: This injection helps treat or prevent low vitamin B12 levels.

Toradol

IM Deltoid or IM Gluteal: This medication is used for short-term pain relief.

Rocephin/Ceftriaxone

IM Gluteal: This is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections.

Penicillin

IM Gluteal: This is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections.

Depo-Provera

IM Gluteal: This medication is a birth control injection given on a schedule.

Insulin

Subcutaneous: This medication helps lower blood sugar. Injection sites should be rotated.

MMR

Subcutaneous: This vaccine helps protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Varicella

Subcutaneous: This vaccine helps protect against chickenpox.

Lovenox

Subcutaneous: This medication helps prevent or treat blood clots.

Heparin

Subcutaneous: This medication helps prevent or treat blood clots.

PPD or Mantoux/TB Skin Test

Intradermal: This is a TB skin test. The patient must return in 48 to 72 hours for the test to be read.