Patient's question:
Today the baby got vaccinated. When the doctor inserted the needle, it slipped out immediately. He didn't change the needle and gave another shot. When applying the cotton ball, I noticed three needle marks, all with blood coming out. Then I asked him why there were three marks. He directly touched one of the bleeding marks with his hand, rubbing the blood away and said it wasn't that one. I was really worried about whether he might catch a virus. His hands were very dirty, and he kept handing over the vaccination record. I was afraid the baby might get infected.1. The first needle slipped out—should a new needle have been used? Could bacteria spread using the same needle? Fresh blood is coming out from the needle mark right after the shot. If the doctor's dirty hands touch it, will it transmit the virus? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
According to you, the description proves that the doctor who vaccinated your child lacks medical knowledge and has a poor concept of sterile operation. But you don't need to be too upset, as it is highly unlikely to cause an infection or a mole disease. If you are upset, you can have your baby undergo a health check-up, and any issues can be addressed promptly with targeted solutions. The doctor should use a different needle to anesthetize your baby, and the blood during anesthesia is due to the needle hitting a capillary.