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hiv from allergy shot needle

So 10 months ago i was giving an allergy shot and when i recapped the needle it went through the cap and stuck my finger , i went to the er , got tested was neg for hiv,hep b and c and was started on PEP , at the end of my therapy i missed a couple doses .

I'm going to get tested this week but im curious does me missing a dose screw up the whole thing ?

What are the odds that i could in fact be hiv+...im really scared.

Any answers would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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no reason to lie here... i put the cap on and pushed down hard i was rushing ..stupid me i know .
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thx for ur comment
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dont know how that is possible.  the needle is not as long as the cap and it snaps back on and stops.
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it bent through the side anyway it happened soo fast and im scared to death just wanted some advice thanks
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It is impossible for the needle to pierce the cap.. they are made "pierce-proof." And the needle is not going to bend to the side while it's inside a solid plastic cap! Even if this did happen, I truly believe you have nothing to be worried about. HIV can't be transmitted from a simple needle poke unless infected bodily fluids were injected into you. Needle sticks are scary situations but I really don't think you need to be worried.

Lesson learned: NEVER EVER EVER recap needles.
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It's actually not impossible and  it did happen like that! Well Anyway thanks for the response. Much appreciated.
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