My boyfriend was vaccinating cattle and got stuck in the hand with the needle. It's not bleeding nor is it swelling, but it hurts pretty bad.Is the vaccine harmful to him, or , merely irritating?
2006-10-02 10:31:47 · 10 answers · asked by Karen 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If he starts mooing, call 911 immediatley. Sorry, I couldn't help it. If it was a sterile needle and hadn't been in a bovine and all he did was prick himself, I'm sure he will be fine. He wouldn't have gotten enough vaccine to hurt him.
If it starts swelling then I would call 911. I poked myself with a needle when vaccinating my horse and I'm still here to talk about it. I don't remember what I was giving him though.
2006-10-02 10:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i once stuck a needle in my hand while giving my horse a sedative i don't remember pushing the plunger but i was OK for 30 minuets then i had a racing heart i called for an ambulance and when i got to the hospital my heart had stopped i was resuscitated but the doctor said i was lucky as theres no antidote for this luckily there was not enough in my body to kill me had any more gone in i would of been dead i would go and get checked out and the doctor would check with the poison unit if you know what the drug was if you go make sure you take it with you good luck
2006-10-02 11:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the vaccine was for.
2006-10-02 12:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by racehorsegal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what vaccination it was and how much of it went into him.
2006-10-02 12:55:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say introduction of any unknown foreign substance into the body warrants a trip to the doctor.
2006-10-02 10:34:54 · answer #5 · answered by OrianasMom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He probably had better consult a physician on the matter immediately.
2006-10-02 10:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by KaeMae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact a vet who specialized in large animals and ask them.
2006-10-02 10:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it also depends what he's vaccinating them with.
but yeah, get him to a doctor.
2006-10-02 10:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'd call 911 to make sure its OK.
2006-10-02 10:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by clumsyhorsedoglover 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check with poison control ..I don't think its bad
2006-10-02 10:39:37 · answer #10 · answered by Ken and Wendy M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋