P>Hundreds of thousands of injections are given each year to prevent and treat diseases and save lives. However, some of these injections are unsafe and can spread deadly diseases like hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV. Every one of these infections is completely avoidable. The World Health Organization recommends using syringes that cannot be reused and are designed to prevent injuries to health workers. You can make smart injection choices by using these types of injection devices when giving an injection. This syringe can be used only once and helps prevent sharps injuries. To use it, remove the cap and draw the medicine into the syringe. After the injection, push the small button at the end of the plunger, which forces the needle to retract inside the barrel. This syringe has reuse-prevention and sharps injury protection features. After the injection, push the plunger forward until you hear a click, then pull back to retract the needle inside the barrel. Continue to pull with force to break the plunger. This syringe prevents reuse. Put the needle on the syringe after the injection. Continue to push the plunger forward until you hear a click. This syringe can be used only once. After the injection, continue to push the plunger forward. You will feel a bit of resistance towards the end of the barrel. Continue until the syringe is locked. This is a syringe with a reuse prevention feature. Continue to push the plunger forward. You will feel a bit of resistance towards the end of the barrel. Continue until the syringe is locked. Here are seven steps to make sure the injection you give is safe: 1. Prepare each injection in a clean, hygienic area with low risk of blood or body fluid contamination or splashing. 2. Clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or...