When most people think of needle stick injuries, they think of those suffered by healthcare workers. However, anyone can be at risk for a needle stick injury, including people who work with or handle needles used for medical purposes. A needle...
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Accidentally Stuck With Insulin Needle
There are approximately 1.25 million people in the United States living with diabetes. Out of these people, around 1 million use insulin to manage their blood sugar levels. For the majority of these people, using an insulin pump is the best...
Continue reading...How Long Does Hiv Live On A Needle
How long does HIV live on a needle? There is no easy answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, including the type of surface the HIV-infected blood is coming into contact with. In general, however, HIV...
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I Poked Myself With A Needle At Work A needle stick injury, also known as a sharps injury, is a puncture wound caused by a needle or other sharp object. These injuries can occur in a variety of settings, such as...
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Needle Stick Hepatitis C is a disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus is spread through contact with blood or other body fluids of a person who has the virus. Needle stick hepatitis C is a serious disease, and...
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A needle stick is when a sharp object pierces the skin. It can happen from something as small as a needle used to take a blood sample or as large as a hypodermic needle used to give someone an injection. Needle...
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