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How are intromuscular injections related to tetnus, diptheria, and poilo?
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Vaccines given IM: Most vaccines like those for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis are given deep into a muscle. This location allows for proper distribution into the body through the blood flow into the muscle, allowing the immune system to begin developing antibodies.The blood flow in fatty areas is not as uniform & injected material could sit for long periods without proper distribution.
Answered 8/21/2012
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