At What Age Can A Physician Prescribe Injections Of Vitamin B12?

It is a well known fact that it is perfectly safe and often very necessary for a large number of adults as well as numerous elderly individuals who may be suffering from a vitamin B12 deficiency to receive routine injections that can help their body better be able to raise the low levels of this essential vitamin that are being produced. There are some individuals however that ask the question wondering if it is ok for young infants, small children and even the teen age group to receive this specific type of injection when a vitamin B12 deficiency is present. It is not only a very safe and a very effective form of treatment that can be given to these specific age groups of children that need to receive routine administered shots of vitamin B12, but it is also a very common treatment for this type of shot to be given to babies that may be premature and are born with this particular type of vitamin deficiency. This type of injections is very effective in helping the levels be raised to a more normal level. Generally the normal dose for infants, babies and small children is 0.2mcg. It is commonly given to premature babies because it helps to initiate growth that is normal. When these shots are given to the infant, it influences the intrinsic factor of Castle that has formed in the delicate membranes of the gastric mucous and metabolic products are better able to be absorbed adequately.