Question 1

what is a b-12 shot?

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B-12 is one of the…: Vitamin b family, viz. Cobalamin, a water-soluble vitamin, used primarily to treat anemia due to b 12 deficiency. Other uses include treatment of  cyanide poisoning, & hereditary deficiency of transcobalamin ii. High B12 levels may protect elderly against brain atrophy. High-dose B12 has been found to stimulate th1 suppressor t-cells which down-regulate over-production of allergy antibody ig-e.

Question 2

how to prepare for a shot ?

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EMLA (lidocaine and prilocaine) or LMX cream: These creams contain local anesthetic which will numb the skin after 15 - 30 minutes. Apply cream where shot or IV needs to be placed and apply a tegaderm (type of bandaid). Tell yourself, or the subject if not you, it will be over in an instant. Take a deep breath and "bite the bullet". "there, it wasn't all that bad, was it?".

Question 3

side affects of a tentnis shot?

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Tetanus Shot: Side effects are usually local-pain, swelling, redness. Infrequently you could get: headaches, respiratory infections, diarrhea, allergic reaction, fever; and rarely blood in the stool or pneumonia.

Question 4

what are b 12 shots given for ?

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Deficiency: Vitamin B12 shots are given for vitamin B12 deficiency also some people use them to help with weight loss and energy

Question 5

should people get a hipitis b shot?

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Probably: Hepatitis B is an effective vaccine and all children have been routinely vaccinated since 1991.  For adults the usual recommendation is to vaccinate if there is any risk of exposure (healthcare workers, people with immunodeficiency, etc).  More recently the vaccine is being offered to all adults.

Question 6

does a cut from a knife need a shot?

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Tetanus?: Yes- if it has been over 10 years since your last tetanus shot or you don't know when your last one was.

Question 7

does the shots help planters facititus?

Accepted Answer

Use caution: Be very careful about doing injections. There are better ways to treat and steroids can cause problems. Please look for alternatives.

Question 8

can you use mb12 shots after they expire?

Accepted Answer

Expiration: In general, recommend against use of expired medications.

Question 9

what does the t stand for in the dpt shot?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus: Is the "t" in both the dtap vaccine for infants & children from 2 months up to 7 years  of age & the tdap for people from 11 up to  65 years of age.

Question 10

how to know if i am allergic to pain shots?

Accepted Answer

Pain medications: Depending what pain shot you are going to get and depending on previous reactions to medications. If you are going to receive an nsaid, you are probably already taking some orally. Opioids are a different kind, not sure if you received some orally already.

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