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Originally Posted by bradpitt
Can HIV and other STDs be transmitted through Chinese Acupuncture where they re use the needles ? Why is it that people who has had acupuncture within 3 months are not allowed to donate blood?
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As sam said theoratically yes HIV can be transmitted this way. However most reputable sinsei do not reuse their needles. So far those I been to uses those disposable needles sealed in a foil much like those stringe needles and dispose of them after use.
The rule that people not allowing to donate blood if they have acupuncture within 3 mths is probably due to health agencies in singapore do not have strict control over acupunture practices so to be safe a 3 mth period is imposed.