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I pricked myself with a buttoniere pin. the pin was idle for at least 20 mins in the flower prior to accident. am i at risk at contracting hiv or hep?
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The short answer is: NO. A series of nearly impossible events would have had to occur. 1) the pin was contaminated with HIV 2) the HIV survived on the pin 3) the highly unlikely HIV that survived entered your blood stream through a minor prick. Please don't waste time thinking about these impossible risks. Instead Always Wear Your Seat Belt and Don't Drink and Drive!!
Answered 2/24/2018
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