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Immunization
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Key Message 5:
A new or sterile needle and syringe must be used for every person being immunized. People should insist on this.
Needles and equipment that are not properly sterilized can cause life-threatening disease. Sharing of syringes and needles, even among family members, can spread life-threatening disease. Only new or sterile needles and syringes should be used.
On immunization, see also:
