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Needle stick injury

2021-05-13 06:17:16
Recently recovered from covid, to get some blood tests I went to nearest lab, lab technician incorrectly inserted cyreng needle lite swelling occurred.before operating he rubbed with alochohal solution and after 1hr I also rubbed.no blood leak. Do I need to worry about any infection??
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It is self resolving. No need to do anything

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Keep the area clean, it's very much normal

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Just keep area clean and Do Not Rub After any injection in future

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