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Injecting w/o alcohol swab

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:08 pm
by younggc
How unsafe is it to inject without an alcohol swab? I know you're supposed to swab both the vial and the area injecting but I don't have any swabs right now and was wondering if it was ok to do one time

Re: Injecting w/o alcohol swab

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:31 pm
by dtwarren1942
I would wash the area with soap and wate. It is not recommended. But I often inject without using a swab after coming out of the shower.

Re: Injecting w/o alcohol swab

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:42 pm
by younggc
ok thanks, what if i havent used the vial yet though, will it be bad if i havent wiped it with the swab?

Re: Injecting w/o alcohol swab

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:09 am
by Peckerwood
Surely you have a bottle of alcohol in your bathroom. Just use a cotton ball or even a tissue, if you don't have cotton balls, instead of the other type swab. I wouldn't get into the habit of not wiping both the shaft and the top of the vial before injecting. We're talking about your most precious possession here.
John

Re: Injecting w/o alcohol swab

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:38 am
by shipper222001
I agree with what everyone said. I also use a large swab to wipe my fingers. Never can be too clean

Re: Injecting w/o alcohol swab

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:09 pm
by younggc
Thanks for the help guys