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Re: Needle Size for Intramuscular Injections

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A 5/8 " needle is sufficient in adults weighing <130 lbs (<60 kg);

a 1 " needle is sufficient in adults weighing 130–152 lbs (60–70 kg);

a 1–1½ " needle is recommended in women weighing 152–200 lbs (70–90 kg) and men

weighing 152–260 lbs (70–118 kg);

a 1½ " needle is recommended in women weighing >200 lbs (>90 kg) or men weighing

>260 lbs (>118 kg).

From: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2020.pdf

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