Thursday, June 18, 2015

You Can Get HIV From Tattooing Or Body Piercing

HIV can be transmitted from a tattoo or body piercing if the needles are not properly sterilized or disinfected. These instruments increase the risk if they are contaminated with blood or used inappropriately between clients. The CDC recommends these instruments be used on the skin once and then disposed of or thoroughly cleaned and sterilized.

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