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Found a Needle or Syringe?
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What are the hazards?
If a skin puncture is caused by a hypodermic needle the injured person
is potentially infected with viruses including Hepatitis B and C, and
HIV.
If you find a needle or syringe:
- DO NOT TOUCH IT.
- If it is in a public place PLEASE phone the District Council to arrange
to have it picked up.
- Remember the exact location and if possible stay at the site until
the Collection Team arrive.
- Tell the owner if it is on private land or in a building.
- If you want to do something, at your own risk, cover with a strong
box or drinks can.
- DO NOT PUT THE NEEDLE/SYRINGE IN A LITTER BIN.
Contact the council to safely dispose of discarded needles and syringes:
- Oxford City: 0800 783 1957 (24 hours)
- Cherwell District Council: 01295 221940 or 12295 221531 (After
5pm and at weekends)
- South Oxfordshire District Council: 01491 823416 or 01491
824033 (After 5pm and at weekends)
- Vale of White Horse District Council: 01235 520202 or 01235
821886 (After 5pm and at weekends)
- West Oxfordshire District Council: 01993 861020 (24 hours)
If you receive a needle-stick injury:
- DO NOT SUCK THE WOUND.
- Encourage the injury to bleed by gently squeezing.
- Wash the area with soap and running water for at least five minutes.
- Cover with a waterproof plaster.
- Immediately visit your Doctor or Accident and Emergency Department
where you should enquire about the relevant immunisation.
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