Vaccine Administration Techniques
Preventing Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
All individuals who administer vaccines should reassess their vaccine administration technique and process to ensure use of proper landmark determination and avoidance of patient shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). There have been increasing numbers of shoulder injury claims associated with vaccine administration by all providers (not just pharmacists). With pharmacists playing increasing roles in vaccine administration, we need to remind practitioners regarding the use of correct vaccine administration technique and procedures.
