Can You Get Hep C from a Sewing Pin? I was walking around TJ MAXX looking at clothes on the racks, and as I was looking I felt a sharp prick on my finger. It was a sewing pin sticking out of a dress shirt. The pins they put in the dress shirts to make them look nice. Is there a chance of getting HEP C that way?
Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is transferred by Blood-borne route. Such a blood-borne virus won't live in atmosphere for long period. So until a Hepatitis C patient is recently pricked on that needle, there is no possibility for you to got HCV. But you can take primary precaution as of handwashing, antiseptic application, Tetanus Toxic Vaccination etc. This primary measures will reduce your further chance of transmission will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease.