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A member asked:
I did have a full shave at barber shop and the guy did change the razor blade but the razor was same which they use in salons and after the process i did have some cut and bleeding is there any risk or hep b an c with hiv ? i do need a answer?
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Pretty low risk if barber followed CDC protocol for use of sharp objects on patients.
Answered 5/31/2023
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