An untreated vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to neurological problems or pernicious anaemia, which occurs when your body doesn't have enough B12 to produce the amount of red blood cells it needs. Vitamin B12 shots are the most common way to prevent or treat a deficiency.Unlike other forms of oral supplements, Vitamin injection is more effective.  In general Oral supplements must be digested and absorbed by the body, and to survive  through the the process. 

Our body uses vitamin B-12 to make red blood cells, nerves, DNA and protein. B12 also helps your body metabolise fat and carbohydrates for energy. Although our body is unable to generate B12, the vitamin is readily available from dietary sources including dairy, meat and fish. If you develop a vitamin B12 deficiency, intramuscular or subcutaneous injections may be necessary.

This course covers B12 deficiency, diagnosis, treatment and management, pernicious anaemia,  It also covers sign and symptoms of anaemia. We review inclusion and exclusion criteria and identification of appropriate patients. Delegates will get the opportunity to review practice with hands on practical demonstrations of how to give injections correctly. We will cover administration techniques, where to give the injections and record keeping / documentation.