- Administering Vaccines
- General Issues
What is the acceptable volume for a single dose of immune globulin (IG) to inject into the deltoid muscle of a normal-weight adult? What is the acceptable volume for a single dose of IG to inject into the vastus lateralis of a normal-weight adult?
Here are the suggested volumes:
Deltoid:
- Average 0.5 mL
- Range 0.5–2 mL
Vastus Lateralis:
- Average 1–4 mL
- Range 1–5 mL
Infants and toddlers would fall at the lower end of the range, whereas adolescents and adults would generally fall on the higher end of the range.
Last reviewed:
December 28, 2022