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How Should The Pricking Injury Be Treated Now After First Aid?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My husband accidentally pricked himself with a used diabetic meter abbot labs brand. He didn't know what it was and picked it up and accidentally pricked his finger
. He squeezed his fingure hard and got some blood out and washed his fingure with alcohol, soap and water. What does he need to do now?
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

In most of the cases such small prick does not cause any harm. Was the user of syringe suffering from any chronic illness like hepatitis or any other disease? Washing the finger with alcohol swab was a good act. It minimizes the chances of infection.

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Wishing you good health.
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How Should The Pricking Injury Be Treated Now After First Aid?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. In most of the cases such small prick does not cause any harm. Was the user of syringe suffering from any chronic illness like hepatitis or any other disease? Washing the finger with alcohol swab was a good act. It minimizes the chances of infection. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.