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Sore, Illness
Health problems range from _____/ Itchy Skin to life- threatening ___________.
Pain, Infection, Allergic
Can also cause a great deal of ______ and carry a high risk of ________ and _________ reaction.
Tattoo, 1-2
If all goes well, when getting a ___________, the skin should heal in _____-_____ weeks.
True
True or False? In some states tattoo shops are illegal.
False
All tattoo shops are allowed to serve minors.
The American Academy of Dermatology
This organization advises against all forms of body piercings except that of the earlobe.
Do Not
Many people who administer tattoos and piercings (do/do not) follow simple Health rules that are
designed to prevent infections.
Infections
The greatest danger of tattoos and piercings.
Needle
Infections come from bacteria or viruses that are transmitted through a contaminated _________ or
other instruments.
9, Hepatitis C
A recent study indicates that people with tattoos are _____ times more likely to be infected with the
deadly __________ virus than those without tattoos.
Hepatitis B, HIV, Tuberculosis
Unsafe tattooing and piercing practices have also been linked to ___________, __________, tetanus,
and ____________.
No
___________ area(s) is 100% safe for piercings or tattoos.
Tongue Piercings
Particularly likely to cause infections because of the many germs that live in the mouth.