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  ‘Sharps’ is a medical term used for devices that have sharp points or edges capable of puncturing or cutting skin. They are items necessary for administering medicines or manage medical conditions, including allergies, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, hepatitis, infertility, migraines, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, blood clotting disorders, osteoporosis, and psoriasis. Used sharps are potentially harmful as well as infectious and hence, it is very important to follow proper techniques of medical sharps disposal to avoid spreading of diseases. Methods of Medical Sharps Disposal It is mandatory to dispose of used sharps immediately by placing them in a container designated for sharps disposal. There are a variety of FDA-cleared sharps containers available in the market that can be obtained through medical supply companies, pharmacies, health care providers as well as through online stores. These medical sharps disposal containers are made with plastic that cannot be easily punctured

First, let’s know a little about Sharps. Sharps is a collective medical term used for pointing or sharp objects that can easily cut the skin. They are most primarily use in Hospitals or clinics for treatment purposes but are nowadays used at home or work or while travelling also for treating medical conditions of people or pets like allergies, diabetes, arthritis, and many more. It can harm you or your children or pets if these used objects or sharps are not discarded properly. It is necessary to use correct practices for these medical sharps disposal . The most common being needles, syringes, lancets, auto-injectors, etc. Safe Sharps Disposal - Significance The used needles and sharps should be disposed of properly, because they are dangerous to people and pets as they may injure your loved ones and spread infections that can be fatal like, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, etc. Safe disposal is important whether you are anywhere, school, home, work or any other public place. Losin