News up: In Ghaziabad, UP, 68 women have tested HIV positive in the last 4 years. During counseling, 20 women said they suspected they had contracted an infection from the tattoos.
All of them had gotten tattoos from roadside tattoo artists. Getting a tattoo does not cause infection. If the needle comes into contact with someone infected, there is a risk of transfusion to another person. To avoid this, vigilance is necessary.
Measures to prevent infection:
Using a new, clean needle: Every person should use a new, clean needle while getting a tattoo.
Get a Tattoo from a Certified Tattoo Artist – Have the work done by tattoo artists who are safe, certified, and hygienic.
Do not reuse needles: The tattoo artist must ensure that the same needle is not reused.
Infection awareness: It is important to make people aware of the risks and precautions of getting a tattoo.
