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Glove Use for Vaccine Administration
Gloves are not recommended for most vaccination administration and are not required for the COVID-19 vaccine unless the person administering the vaccine is likely to come into contact with potentially infectious body fluids or has open lesions on their hands. If used improperly, gloves can increase the likelihood of spreading germs.
If gloves are worn during vaccine administration:
• They should be changed between patients along with performing proper hand hygiene.
• Vinyl gloves are appropriate.
• If nitrile gloves are a limited resource, prioritize/consider appropriate uses for nitrile gloves.
• Gloves are single use and cannot be washed.
• Improper aseptic technique or hand hygiene measures can increase the risk of infections in both the patient and the individual performing the vaccination.
Please link to the guidance document for more information on COVID-19 including other PPE recommendations, COVID-19 Immunization resources from the CDC, and local information and resources to stay up-to-date, and where to call with COVID-19 related questions.
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