Start by cleaning the rubber stopper on top of the B12 vial with a fresh alcohol swab
Vitamin B12 injections can be a useful supplementation method for vegans and vegetarians who might struggle to maintain healthy vitamin B12 levels through diet alone
Here are some conditions where you may need B12 shots: You have vitamin B12 deficiency or pernicious anemia
These include: Complete Blood Count (CBC) to check for better anemia Serum Vitamin B12 levels to make sure the dose is right Methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine levels to see how the body is reacting Reticulocyte count to see how the bone marrow is doing Clinical Improvement Markers We also watch for signs of improvement in how patients feel
Vitamin B12: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
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