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HIV transmission during medical procedures at hospitals is extremely rare. However, if blood products are not screened and infection control procedures are not followed, transmission can take place. The risk of infection following a needlestick injury is low.

BBVs in healthcare workers: health clearance and management

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Public Health England
26 October 2017

Cambodia: Needle demand too high

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Phnom Penh Post
22 February 2016

Infected blood: reform of financial and other support

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Department of Health
26 January 2016