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I just started my lvn position in a snf facility. I was giving my pt the tb vaccine when the bevel came out and some of the vaccine got on my face. This pt is hep c positive! I know hep c is transmitted through needle sharing and is blood Bourne. But should I be worried!!??? I'm scared. Can anyone give me Any feedback.
TB Vaccine? Do you mean a PPD? I don't think that a TB vaccine is used in the US, but I could be wrong.We cannot give medical advice on this website. You should file an incident report with your facility and go through the proper precations, if precautions are required.

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I am so sorry you are going through this.....as stated we cannot give medical advice. You need to check with you primary care physician. If you are in the US there is a standard protocol that is followed for blood/body fluid exposure. Your facility should have procedure in place......check the policy and notify your immediate supervisor.CDC - Bloodborne Infectious Diseases - HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health TopicI wish you the best....thread closed
Author: peter  3-06-2015, 18:20   Views: 214   
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