Needlestick injury
Wash needlesticks and cuts with soap and water.
Flush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with water.
In case of splashes to the eyes, irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants.
If the incident occurs at work, report the incident to your supervisor.
Immediately seek medical treatment.
These recommendations are in line with those of the CDC (the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention).
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