Travelling with needles and syringes

When travelling with Fuzeon® (T20), check with the consulate of the country that you’re visiting about their laws on needles and syringes. It may sometimes be easier to post them ahead and only carry what you need to inject on your journey. It also pays to check with the airline about carrying syringes and needles on board their aircraft. If possible you may prefer to schedule your injections so that you don’t have to inject on board a plane.

If you’re carrying syringes you should also carry a letter from your doctor with them. The syringes should be sealed and the needles should have caps on them. Needles and syringes should be disposed of carefully.

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This article was first published in October 2005 - more than three years ago.

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Last updated: 10 Oct 05.

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