Weight Loss Injection on Shabbat
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Question
I have started taking weight loss injections, and the best time for me to inject is in the morning; otherwise, the effect is not good for me. Is it permissible for me to inject on Shabbat morning?
Answer
Hello, the injection involves two parts: preparing the syringe, which should be done before Shabbat, including screwing on the needle and covering it with the provided cap, and placing it in a sterile place until the desired injection time. On Shabbat, it is permissible to remove the cap and inject, unless the injection definitely causes bleeding. In a regular subcutaneous injection, it is rare for blood to come out, and even if it does, since it is unintended, it is permitted. However, if a person knows they are sensitive and always bleed, it is advisable to have a non-Jew administer the injection if necessary on Shabbat.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 347, סעיף 1).
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