20th February 2024

A 35-year-old female presented to the emergency department after a needlestick injury.

A 35-year-old female presented to the emergency department after a needlestick injury. She had sat down on the bus and accidentally sat on a needle. She is unsure if the needle has any blood on it. She immediately withdrew the needle and presented it to A&E. 

She has been up-to-date with all her vaccinations since her childhood.  

What advice should be given to the patient regarding potential HIV exposure?