Hi Doctor, Good afternoon. Today inj Pentavalent i was administered to my baby. But the injection was given in the anterior aspect of thigh instead of lateral aspect of thigh. I am attaching the image of injection spot, can you please check the site and let me know if this is fine. "I m concerned about the site is correct or not."

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

A. there is no problem even if given on the anterior aspect instead of lateral aspect because the important thing is that it has to be given intra muscularly so please do not worry

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