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Good evening sir, today I went to hospital for ecg there so many members are waiting for vaccine so while taking of ecg prescription sheet I have seen so many needles are kept separately besides of do floor. I have needle phobia even seen or walk beside of it I am always getting panic regards std cases .today I accidentally walked besides of it I don't have noticed that is pricked or not after I observed it was came out on floor. I am thinking that, is there any touching between me and needles. Sir ,is possibility of getting hiv or other stds from single prick of needle if any? What is the maximum chances of getting hiv from needles? Pls help out me sir.
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Dear lybrate-user your fear is very genuine. Whenever you are going to the hospital, please ask the nurse to break open the pouch of the sterile needle in front of you and use it. After the usage, you can check from the nurse whether the same is destroyed through a needle destroyer. Infected needles are a major concern of not only hiv but also hepatitis b, c as well. There is a slight bit of risk if you get a prick from an infected needle.
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