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Hepatitis and Tattoos

Don't Get More Than JUST A TATTOO!
Only use comercial Tattoo Artist who practice the following:
  • Use only new sterilized needles and separate ink pots.
  • Make sure equipment doesn’t come into contact with anything else that could spread an infection.
  • Sterilize any equipment that may come into contact with blood.
  • Use safety gloves.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces.
  • Cover a fresh tattoo with a dressing to prevent infection or disease transmission
  • Safely dispose of any materials that come into contact with blood.
  • Check your tattoo regularly to make sure it has not become infected.
   
   
   
   
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