What does CDC recommend for prevention of transmission of HIV through intra-venous drugs

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What does CDC recommend for prevention of transmission of HIV through intra-venous drugs

For injecting drug users who can not stop using drugs, the best way to minimize the risk of transmission of HIV and other diseases is to never re-use or "share" syringes, water or drug preparation equipment. Keep in mind the following points:

  • Use only syringes obtained from a safe, reliable source (a pharmacy or syringe exchange).
  • Use a new, sterile syringe to prepare drugs.
  • If possible, use sterile water to prepare drugs; otherwise use clean water from a reliable source (fresh tap water).
  • Use a new or disinfected container ("cooker") and a new filter ("cotton") to prepare drugs.
  • Clean the injection site prior to injection with a new alcohol swab.
  • Safely dispose of syringes after one use.

The availability of new, sterile syringes varies, depending on state and local regulations regarding the sale and possession of syringes, and on other factors, such as the existence of syringe exchange programs sponsored by local HIV prevention organizations.

What about recommendations for cleaning needles and syringes?

If new, sterile syringes and other drug preparation equipment are not available, then previously used equipment should be disinfected with bleach using the following procedures. Disinfecting previously used needles and syringes with bleach can reduce the risk of HIV transmission but is not as safe as always using a new, sterile needle and syringe.

  1. Flush the needle and syringe several times with clean water, being sure the needle is completely submersed.
  2. Then, fill the syringe to the top several times with full-strength liquid chlorine bleach. Filling the syringe with bleach at least 3 times and allowing the bleach to remain in the syringe for at least 30 seconds may increase the likelihood that HIV will be inactivated.
  3. To rinse, flush the needle and syringe again several times with clean water. Do not reuse the pre-bleach wash water for this step.

These procedures should be performed twice: once immediately after use and again just before reuse. Shaking and tapping the syringe are recommended when the syringe is filled with water and bleach. This should improve the effectiveness of all steps.

 


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