Cleaning syringes With syringe programmes in the UK providing around one syringe for every three injecting episodes, the average syringe is reused around 3 times - with some injectors using syringes many more times.
We know that injectors often attempt to clean syringes, but that their technique is sub-optimal.
This short, clear instructional film clearly stresses the importance of using a new sterile syringe every time, but shows injectors a simple effective method for cleaning their used syringes when they don't have access to a new sterile syringe
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This film can be viewed on YouTube (click on the link above), and is on:
Cleaning works;
Safer injecting (for injecting drug users);
Keep walking (for femoral injectors); and
the launch dvd.
