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A member asked:
I was disposing used needles at a dentist office and i accidentally pricked my finger. am i at risk of getting anything?
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Needle sticks: Chances are small but always possible. Consult a physician as soon as possible for testing and counseling. How did that happen? There are safeguards in place to prevent such occurrences. Were you properly trained and did you follow osha\cdc protocol? Did you notify the dentist?
Answered 1/27/2014
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