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Is there a difference between baby shot needles and adult shot needles?
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Smaller: We use smaller, thinner, shorter needles in babies (5/8"). After age one year (if the baby is normal size) the needle gets bigger (1").
Answered 9/8/2017
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Depends: Generally they are smaller depending upon the vaccine.
Answered 2/13/2013
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