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The Australian Immunisation Handbook 10th Edition 2013

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2.2.7 Positioning for vaccination<br />

It is important that infants and children do not move during injection of vaccines.<br />

However, excessive restraint can increase their fear and result in increased<br />

muscle tension. <strong>The</strong> following section describes a variety of positions that may be<br />

used for vaccinating different age groups.<br />

Infants

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