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Unapproved tattoo operation in southern Alta. shut down
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The Canadian Press
Date: Monday Feb. 6, 2012 2:07 PM ET
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Health Services is urging anyone who got a tattoo at an unapproved home operation in southern Alberta to be tested for hepatitis and HIV.
The province has shut down Sandra Wiltzen's tattoo parlour in Lethbridge.
Health officials say the shop did not have proper sterilization equipment.
Individuals may have been exposed to the hepatitis and AIDS viruses.
Officials say the operator was given 30 days to provide Alberta Health Services with a complete list of clients, but has not done so.
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