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Should i get tested if i accidentally pricked myself with my sister's insulin shot?
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Maybe not: We often worry about transmission of diseases such as HIV or hepatitis with needle sticks , but if u know your sister does not have these then testing is useless. Beyond that, a simple needle/lancet prick would not cause you harm--your sister does that every day. If you are still concerned, consult doc. Good luck.
Answered 6/10/2014
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