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Vaccine One Syringe
About Vaccine One Syringe
WHO estimates from around 2000 suggested that unsafe injection practices, including syringe reuse, caused millions of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections and hundreds of thousands of HIV infections annually. Auto disable AD syringes, which lock after a single use, were developed to prevent reuse. WHO recommends AD syringes for all immunization injections. Gavi has supported the procurement of AD syringes for developing countries. AD syringes are now widely used in immunization programs. However, therapeutic injections in healthcare settings still pose risks in many countries. Needlestick injuries to healthcare workers are another risk addressed by safety engineered devices. Campaigns such as the One and Only Campaign promote the use of one needle and one syringe, only one time. The transition to AD syringes represents an important but underrecognized improvement in injection safety.
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