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Hi Dr. I wanted to ask Does getting tattos harmful for human body. I have heard that if someone gets inked, becomes ineligible to donate blood to others. Is it true?
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There is a risk of hiv transmission while tattooing.
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If the needle is sterile than it would not spread any disease and it can cause skin cancer after 50 years and for blood donation it is not a criteria and all are eligible if they are not suffering from any disease.
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