Proper place to inject B 12 injections

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According to wikiHow, the ideal injection site depends on your age and the comfort level of the person administering the injection. Your healthcare professional should administer your first shot so that he or she can monitor your reaction and check for any adverse effects. They will usually tell you where to inject. There are four common injection sites:

The upper arm: This site is often used for adults who are young or middle-aged. Older adults can use this site if the muscle in their upper arm, their deltoid, is well developed. However, doses higher than 1mL should not be administered via the upper arm.

The thigh: This is the most common site used by people who are self-administering the injections, or giving an injection to an infant or a small child. It’s a good spot because of the high amount of fat and muscle under the skin of your thigh. The target muscle, vastus lateralis, is halfway between your groin and your knee, about 6–8 inches from the crease of your leg.

The outer hip: This site, located on side of your body below your hip bone, is good for young people and adults. Most professionals advise using this area as there are no major blood vessels or nerves that could be punctured due to the injection.

The buttocks: Your upper, outer buttocks, or Dorsogluteals, on either side of your body, are common injection sites. Only a medical professional should use this site, as it is located close to major blood vessels and your sciatic nerve, which could be damaged if the injection is not administered properly.

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