I was taking an injection bottle from the medical waste bin and was accidentally pricked by a used needle, which caused subcutaneous damage. I immediately disinfected the wound with iodine tincture. I

I was taking an injection bottle from the medical waste bin and was accidentally pricked by a used needle, which caused subcutaneous damage. I immediately disinfected the wound with iodine tincture. Is this appropriate treatment for me?

You can use iodine tincture or iodophor, which can kill bacteria and viruses. Generally speaking, the chance of infection is low, because the human body is also resistant and is not vulnerable.

It is best to inject tetanus antitoxin again, because the needle is deeper , Tetanus bacilli are anaerobic bacteria, of course, you know the details best, it is for reference only