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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 8/23/2004


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Can you get aids from the ink they use to tatoo?

Answer
No, tattoo ink does not transmit HIV-only certain human body fluids do. However, if needles are reused, then transmission could be possible if a needle was used on someone with HIV before you. This rarely happens anymore-if you are interested in a tattoo, find a reputable place and inquire about their sterilization procedures etc.  

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Kristen Brannock, MPH

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I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.

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I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college. I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.

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Master of Public Health Health Behavior and Health Education UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)

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