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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report How can expanded syringe services programs protect gains in HIV prevention? - Media Advisory

November 28, 2016

One consequence of the nation's devastating opioid epidemic is the increased risk of HIV and hepatitis B and C transmission through unsafe injection drug use. Syringe services programs (SSPs) can greatly reduce that risk.

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