where to inject b12 shot Common Mistakes in Injections Avoid Best Vitamin B12 Injection Sites

By Alaiyka Parvez Owner, CoLaz Aesthetics Clinic The short version A poorly placed or rushed B12 injection most often causes short-lived pain, bruising or a small lump that settles in a day or two

Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visiting, presenting symptoms and health history

Severe allergic reactions, such as itching or difficulty breathing, are rare but possible

Proper training is very important for intramuscular injections in the shoulder (deltoid)

The common technique mistakes Most problems trace back to a handful of errors: using the wrong needle length so the dose lands in fat rather than muscle, not cleaning the skin, injecting too fast, injecting at the wrong angle, or reusing a needle

If your doctor feels you're a good candidate for vitamin B12 injections, they'll give you a prescription for a certain dosage