20th February 2024

A 34-year-old doctor was taking the patient’s blood and stuck himself with a needle prior to sheathing the needle.

A 34-year-old doctor was taking the patient’s blood and stuck himself with a needle prior to sheathing the needle. The patient was a known IVDU. A BBV screen was sent with negative hepatitis B and HIV, but his hepatitis C status is awaited. He has completed his primary vaccinations and is a known vaccine responder. 

Which of the following interventions should be considered?