I contacted a Dr. at the CDC who gave me this site to post to you.  She
would be glad to speak to breastfeeding moms who are stuck. It is
especially difficult to get the proper info when breastfeeding is involved.
SOmeone told her that she didn't need to be treated in her situation but to
WEAN THE BABY!!!!  Which she did not do.

>http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/mmwr_rr.html  This is the site with all the
>recommendations.  Look for the May 15, 1998 issue: vol. 47 no. RR-07, about
>8 or 10 down on the list.
>
>p. 13-15 have an algorithm that is very useful in determining the risk of
>the injury, the risk of the source, and whether to use antiretrovirals.  I
>tried to cut and paste but for some reason it won't let me do that anymore
>(it's in Acrobat). The main concerns seem to be: large bore needle, deep
>stick/puncture, needle was used in source's artery or vein, needle visibly
>contaminated with blood.
>
>Hospital infection programs, HIV branch does needlestick - phone
>404-639-6425 to consult  They have a toll free number 888-448-4911 for
clinicians to call.
Patti Carroll, RN, IBCLC
Atlanta, Georgia USA
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