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Hiv risk from injection puncture site
Hello Doctor,
I took rabies intradermal vaccine. After vaccination little vaccine with red dot blood came out. After vaccination the guy who gave medicine rub and touch my vaccination site. I asked there is little bleb so another guy touched my puncture site also. Now i am worried they giving many vaccines to many patients their hand surely contaminated with virus. How much of risk of hiv, also rabies and other diseases? Please answer i am very much worried.
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What you experienced after the intradermal rabies vaccine intradermal injection is actually quite common. A small amount of vaccine fluid or a tiny drop of blood coming out, along with a raised “bleb,” is expected in this technique. It does not reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Regarding your main concern—there is extremely negligible to no risk of HIV transmission in this situation. HIV spreads through specific routes like unprotected sexual contact, transfusion of infected blood, or sharing contaminated needles. It does not spread by casual skin contact or touching an injection site, even if healthcare workers are attending multiple patients.
Similarly, rabies cannot be transmitted from person-to-person through touch or contact with skin. It requires exposure to infected animal saliva entering through a bite or open wound.
The rubbing or touching of the site by healthcare staff, while not ideal practice, does not pose a realistic risk of infection transmission.
Next Steps
There is no need for HIV testing or additional treatment based on this exposure alone. You can continue your rabies vaccination schedule as advised without interruption. You can connect us at 9 3 1 5 6 6 1 5 6 5 for further guidance and support.
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Keep the area clean and dry. Maintain a healthy routine with good hydration, proper sleep, and light, calming activities to reduce stress. Thank you
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Do not worry no problem it is safe relax
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Hi, hiv doesn't spread that way, don't worry. However, you may be having health anxiety. Consult online for treatment
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Not likely...
If u r still in doubt then consult privately..
For proper counselling and guidance
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I understand your concern kindly make an appointment so I can help you better
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
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7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Risk is there
Get tested
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