Hepatitis-C testing clinics in NH canceled

Posted: 07/27/12 at 7:25 am EDT      Last Updated: 07/27/12 at 7:47 am EDT

EXETER, New Hampshire (WHDH) -- Hepatitis-C testing clinics scheduled for this weekend in New Hampshire were cancelled.

New Hampshire health officials said the delay is to ensure the best and safest experience for patients.

Testing is recommended for 3,400 patients who were at Exeter Hospital while contaminated needles were being used.

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