Guidelines for Medication and Vaccine Injection Safety

This document was developed collaboratively by the Alberta College of Pharmacy, the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

Proper aseptic technique in conjunction with basic infection prevention practices for handling medications, vaccines, and administration of injections can prevent the transmission of blood borne viruses and other microbial pathogens to patients during routine health-care procedures. Health professionals and administrators of medical facilities must be aware of safe practices and ensure that appropriate policies and procedures, knowledge, training, and equipment are available to implement these practices.