Suggested positions for holding children for vaccine administration

(Panel A) The child is seated sideways on the parent/caregiver's lap with the child's legs held between the parent's legs. The arm to be injected is held close to the child's body; the other arm is tucked under the parent's arm and behind the back of the parent/caregiver. This positon permits access to one deltoid and both anterolateral thighs.
(Panel B) The child is seated facing the parent/caregiver with the child's legs straddling the parent/caregiver's lap. The parent/caregiver's arms hold the child's arms in a reciprocal hug. This position permits access to both deltoids and both anterolateral thighs.