I was pricked with an insulin needle last night and although it did not go far in, I still began to bleed. I immediately squeezed it and then proceeded to run it under sop and water. The prick site does not hurt and you can barely see where i poked. Although I dont believe there is an infection, I am highly concerned with the risk of getting a blood borne pathogen. Should I call my doctor, inform him of what happened, and make an appointment for the incident right away?!
The is no need to worry as the needle you must have used was sterile, so unless you used a needle someone else used there is no fear an all blood born infectious diseases. The site of injection should be cleaned with water first then with a disinfectant and that should be enough to prevent any local infection at the site, If you notice redness then apply triple antibiotic ointment for 3 days.