High fever with chill Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or pain at the injection site A pus-like discharge Red streaks spreading outward from the injection site Common Reasons for Needing an IM Injection Self-administered IM injections may be used for different reasons, including assisted fertility treatments, gender-affirming hormone therapy, vitamin B12 supplementation, and some disease-modifying treatments for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
Precautions a person may need to take after receiving a B12 injection may depend on which side effects they experience
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Vegetarians and vegans may also encounter challenges in obtaining adequate vitamin B12 from their diet, as the vitamin is predominantly found in animal products
Intrinsic factor binds with vitamin B12 in the small intestine, forming a complex that is essential for the vitamins absorption
Injections deliver B12 directly into the bloodstream, making them far more effective for those with deficiency