What is an injection?

An Injection refers to the administration of a medication, vaccine or other therapeutic agent into the body using a needle and syringe. Please note: A doctor’s prescription is required for injections at home. Things to be included in the prescription include: the type of medication, dosage, frequency, and route of administration.

There are 2 Types of Injections

• Subcutaneous (SC) Injection
  • An SC injection is a means of administering medication just beneath the skin layer.
  • Common reasons for SC Injections
    • If the medication requires longer-lasting action, as the medication is absorbed more slowly by SC compared to being injected into a vein
    • If the volume of medication administered is small
    • If the medication needs to be administered quickly (such as in a case of using an anti-allergy jab to treat allergic reactions)
    • If the medication cannot be administered orally
  • Common sites for SC Injections
    • Abdomen
    • Arm
    • Thigh
    • Buttocks
    • Hip
• Intramuscular (IM) Injection
  • An IM injection is a means of administering medication into the muscle tissue. The muscle tissue has a greater supply of blood, and this is useful for a number of reasons.
  • Common reasons for IM Injections
    • If the medication requires faster absorption
    • If a larger volume of medication is to be administered
  • Common sites for IM Injections
    • Arm
    • Thigh
    • Hip
    • Buttocks

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