Aftercare
Vitamin injections
What to do
- Avoid rubbing the injection site for the rest of the day
- Keep the area clean and dry
- Mild soreness usually settles within a day or two
- Contact the clinic if the area becomes hot, swollen or increasingly painful
- Call 999 if you have any swelling of the face or lips, a widespread rash or difficulty breathing
What is normal
- A brief sting during the injection
- Soreness at the injection site for a day or so
- A small bruise
When to call
Allergic reactions to injections are rare, but they can be serious. Annie is trained to recognise and manage them, which is one reason injections are only given after a full medical history and in clinic. If you notice swelling of the face or lips, a widespread rash or any difficulty breathing after an injection, call 999 straight away.
The clinic number is 07359 836026. If you are worried, call or message rather than wait. If you cannot reach us and it is urgent, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.