At least this is the claim made by the Australian Red Cross explaining why there is a current blood shortage.
Are there any statistics that you consider credible regarding how many people have gotten HIV or other infectious diseases due to getting a tattoe?
I have not seen statistics but will look to see if there are any . It obviously depends where you have tattoos done . Tattoo shops are now more professional and use gloves disposable needles and have sterilization units for the gun etc . But if for example tattoos are done in prison or at home there will be risks . Its a problem even if you are sure the tattoo was done in the most sterile way how can you prove it .