Q: What are the chemicals that can be used to disinfect syringes from HIV, even if the syringes are taken from a sealed pack? I want to be doubly sure that the syringes are 100 per cent free from HIV.

A:There is no need to disinfect disposable syringes if their packing is intact and expiry date is not yet over. If you are so very worried about syringes, etc. we advise you to allow use of only ADS (auto-disabled syringes) on yourself.