How many in pediatric im injection?

In the pediatric population, the volume per injection will vary depending on the age group:

- Infant: ≤1 mL in a single injection site.

- Toddler (1–3 years): ≤1 mL in a single injection site.

- School-aged children (4–10 years): ≤1.5 mL in a single injection site.

- Adolescent: ≤2 mL in a single injection site.

If the volume to be administered exceeds the recommended amount for the child’s age group, give the injection in divided doses.

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