It is completely understandable to feel worried when your little one is this sick. Yes, ceftriaxone (Xone) can be safely given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscularly), which is often easier than finding a vein in babies. For infants, the thigh muscle is usually preferred over the buttock to avoid nerve injury, so please clarify the injection site with your nurse or doctor. Since Xone only treats the infection, you should still try to give Sinarest (for fever) and Asthkind (for cough) to keep your baby comfortable. If oral syrups remain impossible, ask your pediatrician about alternative options like suppositories.