Australian Prescriber is unable to comment on individual cases or give second opinions. Australian Prescriber Vol. Injections are part of modern medical practice. They are useful if a patient cannot swallow or a very quick action is needed. Some medicines have to be given by injection because they are not absorbed by the gut.
Most vaccinations have to be given by injection.
Injections are not necessarily more powerful than tablets. People usually prefer taking medicine by mouth and this avoids the pain and the risks of the injection itself. Although most reactions to an injection are mild, more serious problems can occur, e.g. if the injection is given into a nerve by mistake. People with a fear of needles should talk to their general practitioners about overcoming the fear. This will ensure that they do not miss the vaccinations that are recommended for all Australians.