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Is Insulin Needle Harmful To Child If Put In Mouth?
16 month old opened drawer and pulled out a fist full (maybe 4 or 5) of insulin needles used on my dog. He had one in his mouth, but we didnt see any punctures, and dropped one on top of his foot, punctured but no blood. My husband, and I live alone and he was Visiting with his family. He seems fine, should he see a doctor?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
hi dear, thanks for your query.
Insulin needles can puncture the skin or oral mucosa with or without bleeding. Because they are used, they may transmit infection from your dog to your child like rabies. If your dog is vaccinated for rabies than no need to worry otherwise you should consult doctor as soon as possible.
regards- dr deepak
Insulin needles can puncture the skin or oral mucosa with or without bleeding. Because they are used, they may transmit infection from your dog to your child like rabies. If your dog is vaccinated for rabies than no need to worry otherwise you should consult doctor as soon as possible.
regards- dr deepak
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