Health effects of tattoos
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health-effects-of-tattoos-189-606217
title:
Health effects of tattoos
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A variety of health effects can result from tattooing. Because it requires breaking the skin barrier, tattooing carries inherent health risks, including infection and allergic reactions. Modern tattooists reduce such risks by following universal precautions, working with single-use disposable needles, and sterilising equipment after each use. Many jurisdictions require tattooists to undergo periodic bloodborne pathogen training, such as is provided through the Red Cross and the U.S. Occupational
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Overview of health effects resulting from tattooing
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_of_tattoos
date created:
2009-10-21T19:47:43Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T03:38:09Z
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