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Our baby is to have a hindu ear piercing ceremony when she turns 1 with a 22k gold needle. is it safe should it be sterilized? any infections to worry
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Sterilize: Alcohol or flame should be adequate. Just keep pierced ears clean until holes are healed. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 2/25/2015
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