Injecting below your skin Wash sites and hands before injecting. Use pre injecting swabs if water is not available Lay equipment out on a clean stable surface Use a clean needle for each injection Use the correct size needle for each site Never share ANY equipment – sharing puts you at risk of blood borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C Rotate your sites Learn how to inject yourself properly, don’t rely on others If injecting a new powder for the first time only inject a small amount to test the strength and effect (better to inject too little than too much if it is not the desired effect) Seek medical advice straight away if you are concerned about any injecting sites, look out for lumps, bumps, swelling, painful or redness these all could be a sign of infection and lead to complications if ignored Avoid injecting any tablets Do not use in the bath, serious danger of drowning Injecting whilst pregnant may seriously harm your unborn child Ask for advice at your local needle exchange