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Seattle & King County
401 5th Ave., Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-296-4600
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Tips for injection drug users to reduce risk

If you choose to use, please remember that you can reduce the risk of getting HIV and other blood-borne diseases.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS:

  • Never reuse or share syringes, water, or drug preparation equipment.
  • Use a new syringe every time you inject.
  • Get new syringes from a reliable source (pharmacy or needle exchange).
  • Use clean water.
  • Use a new disinfected container ("cooker").
  • Use a new filter ("cotton").
  • Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab.
  • Safely dispose of syringes after one use.

These services and supplies are available at your local needle exchange.

  • Syringes
  • Referrals to treatment
  • Information on HIV and other diseases
  • Sterile cottons
  • Cookers
  • Alcohol swabs
  • Bleach
  • Condoms

Protect yourself, your family and your friends!!!