Just got a needle *****, and I am freaked out of Hep B.

[potragis]

Hello everyone,.I have completed 3 doses of Hep. B vaccination 2 years ago. After the vaccinations I had tested myself for Anti-HBS (Qualitative and Quantitative). The result came out to be positive/reactive with a high amount in terms of quantity.  Just today, I just got my self pricked by a needle which I have used after giving Intramuscular Injection to a patient. I did not tell anyone inside the hospital because I don't want to get anybody into trouble. Here's my question to you guys, which I hope you would all respond.

Looking into my current situation Is there a chance that I will get hepatits B? What are the best thing to do in my situation right now?

Thanks!

[potragis]

Sorry guys, I do not have much knowledge on this. I'm nursing aid, and those basic info were not provided in our school..

Thanks by the way!

[lonelybilly]

sorry... ahm ok, well! ur done with ur antibody screening aha?..so theres no risk of getting the dse..

[lonelybilly]

hi...i've read ur post...people who commented u previously are right... why are u afraid of getting the disease when u r immunized? are u? or maybe u cud check ur antibodies to be sure..if they are adequate enough then theres no risk of getting infected...are u a nurse?

[bberry]

question coming from a nurse or a medical assistant is mind buggling

ou have antibodies so why are you worried? u should know you are immuned for life or do they not teach you guys this is the medical school you went to ?

not trying to be mean but i just think this is basic info for someone in your field of work.


you are immuned for life. you should not worry about getting this virus bcz you wont

[Sharp7]

I don't understand why you are worried about getting just HepB. I'm sure there is a huge list of things you could get. Talk to your doc, and begin the appropriate prophylaxis.