Use a new needle and supplies each time you inject
- Never share your needles or equipment with anyone else and your mark rigs.
- Clean a used needle carefully if you are using it again.
- Fill it with clean water, shake for 30 seconds, then empty it. Repeat using new water.
- Fill it with bleach, shake for 30 seconds, then empty it. Repeat using new bleach.
- Fill it with clean water, shake for 30 seconds, then empty it again. Repeat using new water
- The health unit offers a free, confidential needle exchange program. For more information , click here.