Getting the injection right, and staying safe Beyond the needle itself, a clean, correct technique is what keeps a B12 injection safe: clean hands, a single-use needle and syringe, an alcohol-cleaned site, and safe sharps disposal afterwards
Pull the whole thing out and discard straight into the sharps box Step 20
Cover or dab with cotton wool if necessary If you are struggling to follow the above or have questions, please do get in touch with our nurses COPYRIGHT NOTICE This B12 page is 2020- Ivy Grove Surgery and may not be reproduced without permission
If you are administering B12 injections, choosing the appropriate needle is essential for a seamless, pain-free experience
Grace ND, West DM, Sargison ND
If you have difficulty absorbing B12 in food or oral supplements, injections can be a big help