Coverage dated April 25, 2024
"Vampire facials" at an unlicensed spa infected three people with HIV, CDC finds Headline from CBS News
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
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New York Times
At Least Three Women Were Infected With H.I.V. After ‘Vampire Facials’ ↗ (opens New York Times) Published Apr 25, 2024
New York Times's feed description The women underwent the cosmetic procedure at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico.
People
CDC Reports First Investigation of HIV Transmission via Cosmetic Injections ↗ (opens People) Published Apr 25, 2024
People's feed description Three women tested positive for HIV after receiving vampire facials from a New Mexico salon, marking the first CDC investigation to associate transmission of the disease with cosmetic injections.
CBS News
"Vampire facials" at an unlicensed spa infected three people with HIV, CDC finds ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Apr 25, 2024
CBS News's feed description First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
KOB 4
CDC: First-ever HIV cases from ‘vampire facials’ reported in Albuquerque ↗ (opens KOB 4) Published Apr 25, 2024
KOB 4's feed description The CDC announced that a string of HIV infections in Albuquerque are unique: They are the first-ever such infections to come from cosmetic injections.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
3 women infected with HIV after getting vampire facials ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Apr 25, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description Three women were likely infected while getting "vampire facials" at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico, the CDC said.
Seattle Times
At least three women were infected with HIV after ‘vampire facials’ ↗ (opens Seattle Times) Published Apr 25, 2024
Seattle Times's feed description It is the first time that HIV transmission through cosmetic injection services has been documented, officials said. The spa was not licensed for such services.
