Finding syringes is an
indicator of drug activity for communities. Having syringes lying around also
presents a health issue for residents, especially parents.
The Environmental Health Department
of the Snohomish County Health District recommends that if you find a needle or
syringe you take the following action:
Put the syringe or needle in a “sharps
container” using some sort of tool, such as a pliers or tongs, so that you do
not touch the syringe/needle. A sharps container is a container that holds used
needles for proper disposal. You see them at your doctor’s office, walk in
clinics or emergency rooms. Sharps containers can be obtained from local
pharmacies
Take the needle or syringe in
the sharps container to a local pharmacy for disposal. The following document
shows a partial list of pharmacies that will take needles:
Yes!It is very important to keep safe all the syringes especially the used one. leaving or throwing it everywhere is a very bad practice. Used needles and other sharps are hazardous to people and pets if not disposed of safely because they can injure people and spread infections that cause serious health conditions.
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http://impacthygiene.com.au/sharps-disposal/