The following journal articles, web sites, and other miscellaneous sources have been used as reference materials for this site and project:

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Armstrong, M., Fell, P. (2000).  Body art: regulatory issues         and the NEHA body art model code.  Journal of         Environmental Health, 62, (9). [On-line]. Available:                         http://newfirstsearch.oclc.org

Beyea, S. and Nicoll, L. (1999). Using scientific principles when there is no research. AORN Journal, 69, (5), 1037-1038.

Braithwaite, R., Stephens, T., Sterk, C., and Braithwaite, K. (1999). Risks associated with tattooing and body piercing. Journal of Public Health Policy, 20, (4), 459-470.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2002). Hepatitis C: Epidemiology. Retrieved January 12, 2002 from http://www.cdc.gov/.

Cliggot Publishing. (1999).  Body art health hazards: not a pretty picture. Consultant, 39, (5). [On-line]. Available:         http://newfirstsearch.oclc.org

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Henderson, C. (2001, January 8). Hepatitis a vaccine required of body artists in Nevada. Hepatitis Weekly. 13-14. Retrieved February 17, 2002, from Health Source Database.

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Millner, V., Eichold, B.  (2001).  Body piercing and tattooing perspectives.  Clinical Nursing Research, 10, (4).  p. 424-41.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (2000). OSHA Standard 1910.1030 - Bloodborne Pathogens Regulatory Text. Retrieved January 19, 2002, from http://www.osha.gov/.

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Sharp, Kate.  (1996).  Getting the facts about body piercing - health concerns about piercing and tattooing.  Current Health, 222 (6).

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Safe Tattooing - By Steve Gilbert

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Glove Alert: About Latex Allergy - by Pat Fish - Clicking on this link will take you to a great article written by Pat on the subject of latex allergies, a concern to anyone in the business using latex gloves as barrier devices. Pat also has good advice for aftercare of new tattoos.

*Disclaimer: This site is intended for educational purposes only & should not be regarded as expert medical advice though every attempt has been made to provide current & accurate scientific information. The author & owner accepts no liability for misuse of the content of this site.