When it comes to IVs, there’s more to know than just the size of the needle. The gauge of the needle is also important to know. The gauge is the thickness of the needle, and it is measured in millimeters. The...
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21 Gauge Butterfly Needle
A 21 gauge butterfly needle is a type of medical needle that has a pointed, triangular shape and a wingspan-like design. This type of needle is often used for drawing blood or administering intravenous (IV) medications. The triangular point of a...
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A person’s immune system responds to the hepatitis B vaccine injection in the same way it would to the virus itself. The hepatitis B vaccine is a series of three injections, given over six months. The vaccine is made from the...
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