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Push To Expand Needle Exchanges In Florida Gains Ground

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Thirty-three states use needle exchange programs to reduce the spread of HIV through dirty needles. Right now, Florida — which has one of the highest number of HIV diagnoses in the country — has just one needle exchange.

Sammy Mack (@sammymack) from WLRN reports on one pilot program in Miami.

This segment aired on January 26, 2018.

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