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What if You've been Stuck by a Needle?

· Clean the injury thoroughly with soap and water ASAP

· Do NOT squeeze the injury

· Do NOT scrub the injury

· Do NOT suck the wound

· Dry and cover the injury

· Seek urgent medical attention and let them know you have been stuck by a needle

Proper Needle Disposal Pamphlet

Proper Needle Disposal Poster

Print Resources

The following sites provide further information about proper needle disposal, needle stick injuries, and infectious diseases caused by needle sticks.

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CDC Needle Stick Guidelines

National Intitute of Health's Community Acquired Needle Stick Guidlines

FDA Guidelines on Properly Disposing of Needles

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