What should you sterilize before draining a blister?

The needle.

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  1. The needle ✔
  2. The sock
  3. The boot

Why: Sterilizing the needle keeps the blister clean and reduces infection risk.

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Clean needle, no wheedle!
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Answer: The needle. Sterilizing the needle keeps the blister clean and reduces infection risk.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Just make sure to sterilize the needle and keep the blister clean.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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