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Unused needle prick

2017-09-12 15:33:19
I am a student M.A berly learning how to do injections, i poked myself with an unused needle and then injecting the student, the student prepared the injection. Am i in any risk?
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Hello. Very Good evening. If you have been prick by the unused Syringe needle, then there is not to worry for now. Kindly go for Hepatitis B vaccination,  as soon as possible, if you are engaged in such activities. Regards.

Answered2017-09-12 16:06:05

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