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blood draw and allergies/unsanitized hands

Went to the hospital for some tests and the tech/phlebotomist was sniffling and sneezing constantly.  She looked sick.

I was a bit alarmed and asked if she was sick but she told me that she had seasonal allergies and they were acting up.

I also don't recall seeing her washing her hands or putting on hand sanitizer.  I do remember her putting on new gloves.

Any chance of catching anything while the tech was drawing my blood?

Thanks.

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