Side effects are uncommon but may include slight redness or soreness at the injection site
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According to StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf), the most common adverse effect of intramuscular vitamin B12 injections is significant pain at the injection site, which is particularly noted in thinner individuals
The Food Standards Agency, biennial Food and You Survey of UK adults found that since 2012, the overall consumption of beef, lamb or pork has declined sharply, alongside a rise in flexitarian eating - predominantly eating vegetarian or vegan food but occasionally eating meat and fish, with trends like Meat Free Mondays and Veganuary having reduced meat eating
Per FY2026 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, the 6th character for complications is required when documented