Contact HIV/AIDS
Info on HIV/AIDS:
206-205-7837
TTY: 206-296-4843
Toll-free: 800-678-1595
Administration:
206-296-4649
HIV/STD Testing
HIV/STD Hotline:
206-205-7837 or
Toll-free: 800-678-1595
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday for
testing information, resources and referrals
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HIV/AIDS Program
Participating pharmacies selling syringes to users
Updated: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Syringes range in price from $2.50 to $5.00 for a 10 pack.
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HIV and Hepatitis Prevention: Access to Sterile Syringes
To facilitate access to education and screening for HIV and hepatitis as well as public health services such as drug and alcohol treatment, the Washington State Board of Pharmacy recommends that pharmacies partner with public health agencies for syringe sales.
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Cotton fever facts
Re-using cottons can put bacteria directly into your blood stream. Cotton fever is uncomfortable, but it's usually not serious.
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What causes an abscess?
An abscess is a pocket of pus which means you have an infection. What causes an abscess? Drug shooters often get abscesses on their arms or legs at injection sites.
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The Point is the Point!
Exposed points are really dangerous. So are broken-off points. They are hard to see and can easily get lost in clothes, carpets, couches, wherever. Always use a new syringe everytime you inject.
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Safe, legal and free disposal of sharps
Drop off your container of used sharps at a Public Health Clinic, syringe drop box, recycling and disposal station or your local Needle Exchange. |
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What are the harms of muscling and skin-popping?
All injectors are at risk for infections related to using needles. Muscling and skin-popping allow germs to "sit" inside muscle and fat tissue or under the skin. These are great places for abscesses and other infections to brew. |
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