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Have irrational fear of hiv . had a blood draw from butterfly fly needle tube in clinic . how to be sure if needles are not re used ?
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Fear of HIV: Have irrational fear of HIV . Had a blood draw from butterfly fly needle tube in clinic . How to be sure if needles are not re used ? ANS: This is not irrational fear in your part to the world or even in US. I would recommend you ask that they open the needle in front of you. Or buy your own (brand new) and ask them to use them.
Answered 11/24/2016
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