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writes:my boy friend wants to get a tattoo. is it possible for him to get infected with HIV?
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 October 2008): Absolutlely! HIV can be transmitted through dirty needles - Make sure that the tatoo shop uses CLEAN instruments that are NEW and sealed. OR - ask to see an AUTOCLAVE.If they have neither, go somewhere else! Don't risk it!
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 April 2008): make sure you got to a a very good tattoo shop that uses new per packaged needles and open them in front of you
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reader, thatgothgirl20  +, writes (8 March 2008):
 Yes. Make sure the tattooist has an autoclave and ask him to talk about his sterilizing procedures on his equipment. If he refuses to, no sale!
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reader, Fairy_Lu  +, writes (7 March 2008):
 Yeah you can if the parlour is unclean and uses dirty needles, make sure your tattooist always opens a clean needles and uses sterile equipment, you can usually find the clean parlours easier then the dirty ones.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 March 2008): YES! he can get HIV from a tattoo parlor, though the chances are slim if they do hygenic cleansing!
Currently, 9 medical clinics in Neveda (USA) are being charged with using needles over and over again on various people. So far 16 people have contracted hepititus(?) and other diseases because of this and our authorities think/know this tally will rise dramatically. If a board certified medical clinic re-uses needled to save money, what's stopping a tattoo parlor owner from doing the same?
I recall Kimberly Bersalis ..... a 17 y/o virgin who died from AIDS some 20 years ago. Her dentist intentionally infected her amongst others, so always be careful.
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reader, O Connor  +, writes (7 March 2008):
 unless he gets it done on the side of a road - no! once the tattoo artist is very professional, hygenic, and uses the right utensils - it is fine. they never use the same needle twice so the risk is non existent. just research the place he goes to so that you know how good it is, and you can put your mind at ease.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 March 2008): Honey you have nothing to worry about. As long as your boyfriend goes to a professional tattoo parlor every utensil is completely sterilized, and some places actually replace the needles every time. Dont worry about a thing those people are pros they actually go to college for this type of thing and the state health dept. inspects each and every parlor.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (7 March 2008):
 It's extemely unlikely as long as he goes to a place that practices immaculate hygiene protocols. That means absolutely no reuse of the needles, using gloves, sterilizing other equipment.
Sounds like you don't think he should get one, though.
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reader, Jmo +, writes (7 March 2008):
 Oh, I forgot to add, GO TO A PROFESSIONAL or the chances of contracting something can be pretty high.-Jmo
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reader, Jmo +, writes (7 March 2008):
As long as he goes to a reputable establishment. I see no need for concern. I'm not sure what the regulations are in your country, but just make sure you research the the shop, artist, sanitation requirements, any licensing regulations, etc. before deciding on a place. hope this helps.-Jmo
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 March 2008): it is possible if he gets a tatoo at not a very clean place, but if he goes to a proper tattoo place then it should be fine!!
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