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Needle Stick Injuries: Risk and Follow-upTransmission Risk:%u2022 Hepatitis B: 30%%u2022 Hepatitis C: 3%%u2022 HIV: 0.3%Follow-up Actions:%u2022 Healthcare professionals: Return in 6 weeks for HIV and HCV check%u2022 Patient: Always test for HIV, HCV, and HBV%u2022 Healthcare professional:%u2022 Test for hepatitis B surface antigen%u2022 Offer hepatitis B booster in low-risk injuries if last dose unknown%u2022 High-risk injuries: Offer PEP to healthcare professionals