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Syringe Emoji

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Emoji Overview

Unicode
Code Point
U+1F489
1F489
Emoji Name
syringe
Version
Date Added for Emoji
0.6Initial release
Category
Keywords
syringeneedlemedicine

💉 Meaning and Explanation

The 💉 emoji depicts a medical syringe, typically with a needle and plunger, often containing a clear liquid. It represents medical injections, vaccinations, blood tests, or medicine delivery.

It is commonly associated with healthcare, hospitals, doctors, and medical procedures. It can also symbolize prevention, treatment, or scientific research.

This emoji evokes feelings related to health, wellness, and sometimes apprehension or relief associated with medical interventions.

💉 How to Use

This emoji is frequently used to express:

  1. Medical Procedures: To talk about getting a shot, a vaccine, a blood draw, or receiving medication.
  2. Healthcare and Wellness: To discuss health topics, doctor visits, or public health campaigns.
  3. Vaccinations: Especially relevant in discussions about immunizations and disease prevention.
  4. Drug Use (Figurative/Negative): In some informal or negative contexts, it can be used to refer to illicit drug use, though this is less common in general discourse.

💉 Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global Medical injection, vaccine, healthcare Universally understood for its primary association with medicine.
Public Health Campaigns Vaccination drives, disease prevention Frequently used in official communications related to health and immunization.
Informal Communication Fear of needles, quick fix, medical necessity Can be used casually to express apprehension about shots or the need for a rapid solution.
Figurative/Negative Use Drug addiction, illicit substances While less common, this connotation exists and can lead to misinterpretation in certain contexts.

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