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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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National Intitute of Health's Community Acquired Needle Stick Guidlines
FDA Guidelines on Properly Disposing of Needles
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