What is the risk of disease or infection from a hypodermic needle stick?  I was going through a box of my parents things and was stuck.  (Dad is a hoarder)  wrapped around the syringe was a label from a hotel in Budapest.  They had traveled there in the mid-1990s. Im sure the syringe and needle have been in the box ever since.
Hello, Thank you for contacting ChatDoctorI understand your concern, I am Chat Doctor, Infectious Disease Specialist answering your query. There is no risk of any viral infection by this syringe. But there is possibility of rusted needle and chance of tetanus infection. I advise you to not worry regarding viral infections like HCV, HBO, HIV etc. Tetanus vaccine should be taken by you in order to prevent infection caused by it. Also maintain hygiene at the site of prick. Frequent cleaning and Chat Doctor. You can take the antibiotics like definite under your doctors' guidance to reduce the chance of infection. Application of polypoid ointment can also help in prevention of infection. You can ask for further queries here on bit.ly/