Where can Pfizer vaccine be injected?

Where can Pfizer vaccine be injected?

Injection site 6 months through 2 years Vastus lateralis muscle in the anterolateral thigh 3 years and older Deltoid muscle in the upper arm. Alternatively, the anterolateral thigh can be used.

When can I get Pfizer booster?

At least 2 months after 2nd dose or last booster, children age 5 years can only get a Pfizer-BioNTech booster, and children ages 6–11 years can get a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster. Children 5 years of age can get a Pfizer-BioNTech booster at least 2 months after their 2nd dose.

Which booster is better Moderna or Pfizer?

Some “mix-and-match” studies have found that getting a different booster may even lead to a slightly better immune response than getting the same vaccine again. However, the data isn’t fully clear. There isn’t a clear advantage to switching between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

Which vaccine is given on the left thigh?

Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine given in the thigh to children aged 3 years and younger presents a significantly lower risk of a local reaction needing medical attention than does intramuscular (IM) injection in the arm, a new study shows.