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Policy If you have a low vitamin B12 level, getting a boost in the form of injections or pills can go a long way toward improving your health and overall well-being

Subcutaneous B12 Injection Sites Subcutaneous B12 injections are less common yet still effective in treating B12 deficiencies

Vitamin B12 injections are far from the only way to get vitamin B12

Some individuals opt for faster absorption with IM shots, while others prefer the slower, controlled absorption that subcutaneous injections provide

The injector inserts the needle into the pinched skin layer two inches below the navel