Email 606: Sterilizing Needles?
Posted by Pozziepinoy on 12:49 PM
First off, i would like to thank you for creating your blog... Not only you made me more aware with HIV but you also made me more cautious with regard STI (Sexually transmitted Infections). Not only i practice safe sex now but i also prefer exchanging of STI results before hooking up ( for my own peace of mind)
As far as i understand STI's like HIV, Hepatitis B/C, etc... These can be transmitted through either sex or sharing of needles... I actually have two questions, both of them not sexually related.
POZZIEPINOY'S RESPONSE
Hi there,
Thank you for your email.
You questions are related so I have to address both at the same time.
For practitioners, to avoid the spread of infectious diseases, whenever needles are being used, they don't resuse them. This is more practical. This goes to both acupuncturists and dentists using needles during their procedures.
However, as I always tell my readers, it is still up to us to monitor if really these professionals really operate with newer needles prior to their management. It is for us to check all their equipment then or even ask them just for peace of mind. They are professionals and I know they won't be offended rather they would be glad that you are interested with their safety practices.
I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.
Pozziepinoy
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