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Risk of HIV with insulin needle stick? Feb 29, 2012 While giving an insulin shot to a patient today I accidently stuck the used needle into my finger. The patient did not bleed during the shot but I hit a vein in my finger and it blead very bad. What is my risk of contracting HIV? |
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 I'm sorry, but I'm not qualified to answer transmission questions. My specialty is insurance and workplace issues. You should ask one of the other experts that handles those questions. Good luck, Jacques | ||||||||
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