- Administering Vaccines
- General Issues
In cleaning the vaccine vial stopper or the patient’s skin, is it okay to use a non-sterile cotton ball or do we need to use a pre-packaged sterile alcohol prep pad?
Using a pre-packaged sterile alcohol prep pad is recommended to maintain aseptic technique. Not only are cotton balls not sterile, but neither is a bottle of sterile alcohol, once it’s opened.
Last reviewed:
December 28, 2022