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I was at a tailor and she accidentally stick me with a sewing needle. risk of hiv?
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Insignificant: Risk for HIV transmission is negligible in such circumstances, make sure your tetanus shots are up to date, you will need one if did not have one in the last 10 years.
Answered 9/7/2020
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