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hi, i got a random tetenus injection, my concern is that i didnt see the needle being opened, if there is any blood mixed  in the needle and syringe with the medicine can i get hiv? Do i need pep?
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Seek professional help for your phobias.
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we got a random tetenus injections at work cause it involved so many people ,i didnt see the nurse unwrapping the needle. How comes i cant get hiv from re used needle? Please explain it wil really help
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This is an unrealistic and illogical concern. There is no reason for you to think they used a used needle. You have no HIV concern.
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No you do not need pep.  Even IF the needle has been you previously you would not get HIV but I doubt very much that the needle was reused.  This is quite distorted thinking.
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