The Albuquerque spa closed in 2018 after a state inspection found unsafe practices that could spread blood-borne infections to clients.
A new HIV case has been linked to a microneedling treatment at an Albuquerque spa that closed in 2018, according to the New Mexico Department of Health.A new HIV case has been linked to a "vampire facial" at an Albuquerque spa that closed in 2018, the New Mexico Department of Health said this week.
The Department of Health said it had reopened its investigation into the spa and is recommending former clients who received injection-related services - including vampire facials or Botox - be tested for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. "It's very important that we spread the word and remind people who received any kind of injection-related to services provided at the VIP Spa to come in for free and confidential testing," Dr. Laura Parajon, Department of Health deputy secretary, said in a news release.
As of July 5, the Department of Health identified additional HIV infections "with direct or indirect connection with services provided at the VIP Spa," it said, although it did not specify how many.
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