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Body art  Maintains that tattooing and body piercing are safe if proper measures are taken. Provides checklists of precautions for tattooing or piercing studios to prevent the spread of bloodborne infections like HIV and hepatitis C. Includes definitions and photographs of the equipment used. Source: AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM)   Body piercing  Describes what body piercing is and lists the health risks involved. Outlines how to protect yourself in making sure the piercing shop is safe and sanitary. Source: KidsHealth From: International resource Body piercing and tattoos  Discusses some important facts about body modification. Includes risk factors and care instructions. Source: Aboriginal Youth Network (AYN)   Body piercing: a guide for teens  Discusses what body piercing is and its risks. Lists what is needed to know before having body piercing. Outlines how to protect yourself by choosing a safe artist and how to care for your body art. Source: Center for Young Women's Health, Children's Hospital Boston From: General health and development How do I know if tattooing or piercing will be safe?  Lists safe methods used by professional tattooists and piercers to prevent the transmission of HIV and other bloodborne infections. Makes suggestions for choosing a safe place to get tattoos or piercings. Includes links to related resources. Created for the CHN by the HIV/AIDS Affiliate. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: HIV/AIDS Safe piercing  Explains how piercing is done. Presents the amount of healing time is needed for piercing different areas of the body. Discusses the risk of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection from body piercing. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) From: Tattooing & body piercing Tattooers and piercers : protect yourself and your client against HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C  Provides information about hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS, including prevention and risks of transmission. Discusses proper disinfection and sterilization techniques as well as safe disposal of materials. Includes safety procedures and general measures for avoiding contact with blood. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS) Tattooing & body piercing  Suggests using the services of a professional piercer or tattooist in getting a tattoo or piercing. Presents tips on how to choose a professional who uses sterilized equipment to protect customers from serious infections. Includes links to related resources. Source: City of Ottawa Tattooing and piercing  Explains the health risks associated with skin piercing and tattooing. Outlines how to protect yourself by choosing a safe artist and inspecting the shop, as well as how to care for your body art. Source: AIDS Bow Valley Tattoos and piercing ... protecting yourself from AIDS, hepatitis B and hepatitis C  Discusses the risk of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection from tattooing and body piercing. Identifies safe tattooing and body piercing practices, including proper sterilization and disinfection techniques. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS)
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