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Diseases that can be acquired during the tattooing process are hepatitis B and HIV, though both are easily preventable. Professional tattoo shops should have in place a complete medical grade sterilization process that involves the use of an autoclave. An autoclave uses heat and pressure to sterilize surgical equipment of all kinds, and is used to clean the tubes that hold the tattooing needles. The needles are single use only, and should be discarded in a medical waste container. The ink should not be shared, and the work surface should be sterilized in between customers. With these basic practices, plus the blood work safety knowledge of your professional tattoo artist, you can be assured that getting your tattoo will be a clean and safe experience.
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