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Needle prick injury
I got my finger pricked by a needle with sodium hypochlorite in it, accidently. The needle was not contaminated by patient's blood but it got very deep inside may be hit the Bone too. can you do any serious damage? I got a tetanus shot.
If needle is not contaminated tetanus shot is enough if you are protected by other vaccinations like hapatitis B meningitis and pneumococcal
Take other precaution
Check for antigen
Antibiotics cover for few days
See your biomedical officer for further advice
Next Steps
Congratulations with biomedical officer in your hospital
Health Tips
Take usual precaution
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Just observe and don't give heat
Tie a crepe bandage
Take a painkiller like maftal
Next Steps
after 24 hours hot fomentation by dipping the finger in warm water will help you recover quicker
Health Tips
observe for signs of infections like redness and swelling
if present consult with your doctor
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