If necessary, apply gentle pressure until bleeding stops. Apply a Band-Aid if desired. Be sure to place needles back in the covers before disposal. This procedure ensures proper disposal and prevents children and animals from getting hurt if contact with the trash occurs. If standing to receive the injection in the buttocks, point toes inward to relax muscles.
Position is very important during injection.
This greatly reduces muscle soreness. The needle should be inserted all the way into the selected injection site.