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What should you do if you get a needle-stick or similar injury that breaks the skin at work?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Go to occupational health and get evaluated immediately if the injury involved any other persons body fluids.

Answered 7/18/2013

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A member asked:

What should you do if you get a needle-stick or similar injury that breaks the skin at work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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