i work in health care and i got stuck with a needle and the person has heptiitts C?

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i work in health care and i got stuck with a needle and the person has heptiitts C?

the needle only grazed my skin what are my percentages of caughting heptitis C

2007-03-28 15:03:49 · 4 answers · asked by Jess82 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes

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Very low. It takes a pretty good amount to be infected and yes it does happen through needles, but the precentage is very low. Get tested every 3 months. Good luck to you!

2007-03-28 15:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Report to your supervisor, you might need an immunoglobulin shot. Don't just take one person's advice, ask SEVERAL doctors!!

2007-03-28 22:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by nursegrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There's always a chance - I would get tested asap.

2007-03-28 22:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by Kim H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

you need to get tested and see if you develop hep.c

2007-03-29 00:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by lilcutie98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋