This document discusses different types of injections administered for medical purposes. It describes intradermal injections which are administered just below the epidermis and have the longest absorption time. Examples of medications given via intradermal injection include Botox and tuberculosis vaccines. Subcutaneous injections involve administering medications into the subcutaneous tissue using a needle. Common uses of subcutaneous injections include insulin, blood thinners, vaccines, and pain medications. The document outlines four main types of injections: intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous.

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2.  An injection is a way of administering a sterile liquid form
of medication into tissues of the body beneath the skin,
usually using a sharp, hollow needle or tube. Most people
with access to healthcare services experience injections at
some point in their lives, such as childhood immunizations
or medical treatment. Injections are usually used for drugs
which need to act quickly or do not absorb well in the
digestive system.
Injection

3.  Intradermal (ID) injections
 Subcutaneous (SC) injections
 Intramuscular (IM) injections
 Intravenous (IV) injections
Type of injection

5. intradermal injections (ID) are injections administered
into the dermis, just below the epidermis. The ID
injection route has the longest absorption time of all
parenteral routes.
Intradermal (ID) injections

9.  Botox
 Allergy testing
 Administration of influenza vaccine
 Tuberculosis (Tb) vaccine
Administration medication via a intradermal
injection

10.  A subcutaneous injection is a way to give certain
medications using a needle. The subcutaneous tissue,
also known as the hypodermis, is the innermost
(deepest) layer of skin. It is made up of fat and
connective tissue and helps the body control
temperature. Medication is absorbed more slowly
when it is given into the subcutaneous tissue rather
than into a vein (IV) or muscle
Subcutaneous (SC) injections

13.  insulin for diabetes
 heparin, or blood thinners
 the measles (MMR) and chickenpox (varicella)
vaccines
 palliative care pain medications such
as fentanyl and morphine
 other home administered drugs such
as Dupixent and fertility medication
Common uses for subcutaneous injections may
include the administration of: