Hi .. I work for the Commonwealth games in Glasgow .. I do house keeping and I used my hands to pick up rubbish from a bin that was in a athletics room!, I had noticed little green and white tubes and empty rapers .. I ain t a 100% sure if I had accidentally prick myself with a needle or not but am 8 weeks pregnant and quite scared that it was a needle or not!, what should I do .. Thanks
Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Whenever you encounter such thing then always wash hand with antiseptic solution immediately. Chances of infection are less if there is a small prick like you had. You need to keep extra precaution now. Always use hand gloves while picking trash. Also do inform your gynecology doctor about this on your next visit. Report to hospital immediately if:> Any unusual symptom appears.> You observe any change in skin color at the site of injury. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health & healthy baby!!