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I somehow managed to stab through my finger with a needle after giving my puppy her first vaccine (5 in one). its slightly bruised and was bleeding, are my fingers or health in any danger since this is meant for dogs?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Probably not: Likely not as you would not have pushed the plunger to empty the syringe. However, what is your tetanus shot status? Did you clean the wound well?

Answered 9/14/2020

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A member asked:

I somehow managed to stab through my finger with a needle after giving my puppy her first vaccine (5 in one). its slightly bruised and was bleeding, are my fingers or health in any danger since this is meant for dogs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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