University of Florida and UF Health/Shands Needlestick Hotline
Needlestick Hotline

After-hours assistance hotline: (352) 265-2727

Instructions if you have encountered an exposure:

  • If you are a University of Florida employee located in Gainesville:
  •  If you are a University of Florida employee located outside of Gainesville, follow the resident institutions protocols. If in doubt, go directly to the nearest emergency room.
  • If you are NOT a University of Florida employee, go directly to the nearest emergency room.
  • If you are at the VA, go to the emergency room.