Instruments and equipment used for acupuncture may become contaminated with blood or body fluids carrying blood-borne diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and other communicable infections and diseases.
In order to prevent transmission of diseases, instruments should be cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized using approved methods.
Seek medical advice to determine if you are a good candidate for acupuncture.
Operators should not reuse needles, even if they have been used only on you.
What you should look for
Acupuncturist should wash his/her hands using liquid soap and water before and after they see you.
Only pre-packaged, single-use, disposable, sterile needles should be used on you.
Sterile needles that include a plastic sheath (known as a guiding tube) are recommended as the sheath helps the operator guide the needle and helps to prevent accidentally touching the needle.
All needles used on you should be discarded into a puncture-resistant sharps container labelled "Biohazard".
Headrests and all chairs that come into direct contact with you should be cleaned and then disinfected with a low-level disinfectant.
After the procedure
A drop of blood or small bruise may develop at the site.
If you experience any redness, swelling or cause for concern, see your doctor immediately.
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