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I am a nurse and i had needleprick from a patient yesterday and a few from the past. how long should i wait to have my hepatitis titers checked ?
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Seek medical care: Every medical facility should have a blood exposure protocol. You should notify your employer and follow the protocol that is outlined there. If there isn't one you should get a medical appointment to get a specific answer for your specific situation.
Answered 2/14/2013
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