rene194215 Posted November 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hi, So I have called Carnival a couple times and no one seems to know exactly what is best. I have to give myself a B12 injection in the middle of the cruise. I have the needle labeled with the prescription information as well as the actual vial of B12. My question is how to dispose of the needle. I am not going to bring my sharps container with me or buy one for 1 needle. I was thinking maybe I could go to the infirmary and give to them or actually do the injection there so they see it? I have never had to deal with this before. Any insight would help, Thanks!!! (Oh and can/should I bring that on the ship in my carry on?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted November 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 16, 2016 when you are on board the ship, go to guest services and request a sharps container to be delivered to your room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 16, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Your room steward can get you a sharps container. Or, because it's just one needle, could go to Medical, give yourself the shot and dispose of it there. Yes, carry on all medicines, electronics and other important things. Edited November 16, 2016 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted November 16, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Shof515 is correct, GS desk will give you a sharps container to use. Or, inject the vitamin replace cap, wrap up and take home with you to put in your own container. This is how I've handled my own sharps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted November 16, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Ther is a sharps container in and usually outside the infirmerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted November 16, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2016 You can register your request with special needs department I cruise for creme brûlée, lobster and warm chocolate melting cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 17, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 17, 2016 They have "sharps" containers...just ask for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 17, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hi, So I have called Carnival a couple times and no one seems to know exactly what is best. I have to give myself a B12 injection in the middle of the cruise. I have the needle labeled with the prescription information as well as the actual vial of B12. My question is how to dispose of the needle. I am not going to bring my sharps container with me or buy one for 1 needle. I was thinking maybe I could go to the infirmary and give to them or actually do the injection there so they see it? I have never had to deal with this before. Any insight would help, Thanks!!! (Oh and can/should I bring that on the ship in my carry on?) Just let your room steward know and he will get you a sharps container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 17, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 17, 2016 The room steward can get you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 17, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Shof515 is correct, GS desk will give you a sharps container to use. Or, inject the vitamin replace cap, wrap up and take home with you to put in your own container. This is how I've handled my own sharps. Simplest and most efficient way to handle it. Even simpler is inject prior to or after the cruise. B12 does not need to be on an exact date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rene194215 Posted November 17, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Simplest and most efficient way to handle it. Even simpler is inject prior to or after the cruise. B12 does not need to be on an exact date. Hi. I actually does matter on the date. Not to be rude here but I have to take a shot twice a month and If I am a couple days off I start to feel the difference and get very fatigue. It maybe fine for other people to be late a few days but not me. Trust me if I could wait or do it early I would. Not exactly something I want to do on vacation. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosaic_mom Posted November 17, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Just ask the cabin steward for a sharps container. No cost. Then you leave it in your room and he will take it at the end of the cruise unless you ask him to remove it before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamericannn Posted November 17, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 17, 2016 You got the answers you need in different posts. Let me summarize: 1. Register your special need case 2. Bring it in your carry-on 3. Do the shot at the Medical Center and you will have no issue disposing it there. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonthebrain Posted November 17, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 17, 2016 The cabin steward will provide a sharps container. Or, at least what I have done, is to re-cap the needle and place it in an empty water bottle (re-cap the bottle of course) and disposed of the needle later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleBrat Posted November 19, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 19, 2016 There may be wall-mounted sharps containers in the public bathrooms on-board. CeleBrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcarp Posted November 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I just bring mine back home with me. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 20, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I just bring mine back home with me. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Yes, so simple. If she carried on 1 needle, why not just bring it home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 21, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I just bring mine back home with me. Come to think of it... why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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