The Risks of Getting a Pink Ink Ribbon Tattoo

Kathy is considering getting a pink-ribbon tattoo to support her daughter, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. But she's heard recent news reports about people getting skin infections after getting tattoos, so she's concerned about whether it's safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 22 cases of tattoo-associated non-tuberculosis mycobacterium skin infections during the past year.

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