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Is there a very low risk of contracting hepatitis c from a single needle stick?
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∙ 11y ago
There is a low chance if it just goes into the skin. But if it goes into a vein, it may increase the chances of contracting it.
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∙ 11y ago
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What can you do when you stick a needle?
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