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This resource provides practical guidance for healthcare practitioners on intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous, and intranasal vaccine administration. It includes demonstrations for IM injection in children (5–11 years) using Comirnaty®, adult IM technique, subcutaneous injection, and intranasal delivery of Fluenz®, supporting safe and effective vaccination across age groups.
This short video demonstrates the correct intramuscular injection technique for administering Comirnaty® 10 micrograms/dose (Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine) to children aged 5–11 years. Please note that informed consent and vaccine preparation are not included in this video; practitioners should consult separate resources for guidance on these topics.
This short learning resource, featuring both a video and slide set on intramuscular injection technique, is designed to support practitioners administering vaccines. While originally developed for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, the content is also applicable to the administration of other intramuscular vaccines in adults.
This short learning resource on the subcutaneous injection of vaccines is designed to support practitioners administering vaccines via the subcutaneous route.
This short video demonstrates the correct technique for intranasal administration of Fluenz® (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine).