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Is it O.K. to give MMR in the thigh as long as it is given by the subcutaneous route?

April 26, 2017given MMR route subcutaneous thigh

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Is it O.K. to give MMR in the thigh as long as it is given by the subcutaneous route?

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Yes, the subcutaneous tissue of either the thigh or the upper-outer triceps area of the arm is an acceptable subcutaneous injection site for MMR vaccine, www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5102.pdf (see page 12).