After the injection, instead of just putting the cap back on the needle, take a moment to gently massage the area for a minute
These containers are designed to safely hold medical sharps until they can be disposed of according to local regulations
Step 2: Find the Right Injection Angle The angle of your injection depends on whether youre doing an intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) shot
The surrounding muscle will absorb the medication right away
At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis
[17] When the can is three-quarters full, take it to your doctors office, a bio-hazard collection site, a hazardous waste center, or a syringe exchange program for disposal