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International News Australia's Olympic Doctors Warn Team Off Getting TattoosNovember 21, 2007 On Tuesday, the Australian Olympic team's doctors advised athletes attending next year's games in Beijing to forego getting traditional celebratory tattoos until they are back at home. The doctors are concerned the tattoos could transmit hepatitis B, which is widespread in China. "People need to be aware of the dangers, people go and get the rings tattooed and it's an issue," Dr. Peter Baquie told the Sydney Morning Herald. He also cautioned the 478-member team that there is a high rate of HIV among sex workers in China. All team members are offered immunizations against hepatitis B, hepatitis A, typhoid, and other diseases, but that is no guarantee against infection, he said. Agence France Presse 11.20.2007  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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