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Vaccine administration is a process involving explaining the procedure, gaining informed consent and administering vaccines using the appropriate route, needle size and site. Familiarity with the recommended route and site of administration of vaccines ensures local reactions are minimised and the vaccine is effective.
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Wong, C. (2015). Vaccine Administration. In: Shaw, M., Wong, C. (eds) The Practical Compendium of Immunisations for International Travel. Adis, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15922-5_8
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