A 35-year-old member asked:
what is the risk of exposure if at a clinical setting for stds? they use a reusable finger prick device. they replaced the needle in front of me.
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
No they do not use: We do not use reusable reusable needle or lancets in usa anywhere, and that too in std clinic, it is not possible i can assure you it can not be true
and if is it needs to be reported to health dept of the city and state
but once again I do not believe it is happening in usa.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
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