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Is Cleaning With Neosporin Sufficient After Being Pricked By A Needle?
I just pricked my finger with my cats subcutaneous needle. I put the needle in The first time and the fluid leaked out. I tried again and administered the fluids correctly. When I shut the fluid off and pulled out the needle it pricked my finger. I immediately washed my hands with soap and cleaned it out with alcohol and applied neosporin. Is this ok?
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
Hi,
As the needle has pricked the finger, tetanus prophylaxis is a must.
Another need of anti-rabies vaccine depends upon the vaccination status of the cat and the same should be discussed with your consultant surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
As the needle has pricked the finger, tetanus prophylaxis is a must.
Another need of anti-rabies vaccine depends upon the vaccination status of the cat and the same should be discussed with your consultant surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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