About Medical Injections
Medical injections are procedures where medications or other substances are delivered directly into the body using a syringe and needle. They are used to administer drugs, vaccines, or fluids for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes.
Injections provide a fast and effective way to deliver medications, especially when quick absorption or targeted delivery is needed.
Injections can be given in various ways, including:
Intramuscular (IM)
Injected into a muscle, commonly used for vaccines and antibiotics.
Subcutaneous (SC)
Injected into the layer of fat beneath the skin, often used for insulin and other hormones.
Intravenous (IV)
Administered directly into a vein for rapid effects, often used for fluids, medications, and nutrients.
Intradermal (ID)
Injected into the top layer of the skin, typically used for allergy testing or tuberculosis screening.
