Safe retrieval and disposal of needles and syringes

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Title: Safe retrieval and disposal of needles and syringes (Links to English resource)

Summary: This resource provides information on how to dispose of need and syringes safely and what to do in case of a needle stick injury.

Organisation: Department of Health

Publishing date: September 2003

Target audience: General

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