CAN YOU??? Yes you could.
SHOULD YOU? No!!!!!!
If you use a needle more than once you can damage the vein or cause an infection. Using a needle more than once damages the sharp tip, making the needle bent and dull. Using a dull needle is not only painful, but can cause extreme damage to the vein. The picture above shows a needle that was used six times. To prevent any damage you should use a new needle each time an injection is needed. Using a new needle every time also prevents transmission of diseases like
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and
Hepatitis C.
Health Info Did you know… using the same needle more than once can hurt your veins?
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If you use a needle more than once you can damage the vein or cause an infection. Using a needle more than once damages the sharp tip, making the needle bent and dull. Using a dull needle is not only painful, but can cause extreme damage to the vein. The picture above shows a needle that was used six times. To prevent any damage you should use a new needle each time an injection is needed. Using a new needle every time also prevents transmission of diseases like
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and
Hepatitis C.
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