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Taking vaccine by IM injection
While taking hepatitis B vaccine after loading vaccine in the syringe , the nurse had touched the surface of the needle by one side from one finger ( not the tip of needle) explaining me that since needle is long , I will insert it slightly below your shoulder. At that time I could not think properly so that I could not do anything and taken vaccine.
What are the possible infections that can occur and what precautions I can take or some test neede in near future? Kindly inform.
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**Chances of contracting any infection in this manner are extremely rare**.
If at all any pathogens have been able to travel along with needle, again chances of this happening are extremely rare.Be rest assured human immune system is able to take care of it in most of the situations.
How much time has passed since this incidence?
Even if you still get any local or systemic infection because of it against all odds it can be effectively dealt with, medically.
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Watch out for local site pain redness abscess(pus) and fever Remember that vaccine itself can cause some pain tenderness mild fever for 2-3 days which can be absolutely normal and expected
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According to your finance symptom you are fearing from side effect of hepatitis vaccine .
You shouldn't worry about anything.
If needle is new then no any infection can spread by that manner.
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hepatitis B infection is generally spread by the fluid contact of the patient.
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keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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