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Yes, you can still work as a phlebotomist with hepatitis c. Though you will need to take special precautions to not infect anyone else.

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Yes, but they have limits on who they draw

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A person with HIV can work as a phlebotomist. There are no special risks to patients nor the employee.

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Yes they can. HIV infection doesn't have to be disclosed to an employer.

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Yes, you are able to work in a health care setting if you are HIV positive.

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