Needlestick Injury

Management of exposure to blood-borne viruses.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Infectious DiseasesOccupational Health

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Hepatitis B - Prevention of infection
National
CKS: HIV infection and AIDS - Post-exposure prophylaxis
National
Council Directive 2010/32/EU of 10 May 2010 implementing the Framework Agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector
National
Guidance on management of potential exposure to blood-borne viruses
National
UK Guideline for the use of HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis 2021
National
BASHH PEPSE guidelines
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General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization: Best Practices Guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Local
Guidelines for the Emergency Management of Injuries (EMI) and Community Acquired Needlestick Injury
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Medical Devices with Sharps Injury Prevention Features - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff
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Needlestick Injury and Accidental Exposure to Blood (WGO Practice Guideline)
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Testing and Clinical Management of Health Care Personnel Potentially Exposed to Hepatitis C Virus — CDC Guidance, United States, 2020
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