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I have a fear of blood a family member just cut their arm. i didnt touch anything i had them clean the arm with rubbing alcohol and then bandaid and wash hands. i dont think it dripped anywhere and i cleaned the sink with rubbing alcohol am i safe?
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As long as you had no open wounds or cuts that came in contact with any blood, than you are fine. Remember for future that any blood that comes in contact with your blood could cause a transmission of many diseases if their blood is infected.
Answered 9/18/2023
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