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What is the minimum needle length that is recommended for administering the hepatitis b vaccine to a 130 lb adult?
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Needle length: Hepatitis B is given as an intramuscular injection. Minimum needle length recommended for administering the Hepatitis B vaccine to a 130 lb adult is 5/8" to 1". Reference Immunization Action Coalition http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3085.pdf
Answered 6/23/2017
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