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Rabies vaccine causes hiv through inject by reuse syringe?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Don't reuse syringes: In parts of the world, HIV has been transmitted by reusing syringes.Old syringes were sterilized but nowadays cheap syringes should be available anywhere.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 2/7/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: In the United States, A fresh needle/ syringe would be used for each injection of rabies vaccine.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2020

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A member asked:

Rabies vaccine causes hiv through inject by reuse syringe?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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