NSW Health issues public alert over potential virus risk at Sydney cosmetic clinic

Clients of now closed Fresh Cosmetic Clinic warned to get tested after possible exposure to blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV

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NSW Health has issued a public health alert warning the clients of a Sydney cosmetic clinic to get tested for blood-borne viruses due to infection control breaches in the clinic" where people who were not registered health practitioners were performing invasive procedures.

Fresh Cosmetic Clinic is no longer operating at 630 George Street after South Eastern Sydney Local Health District's public health unit inspected the clinic on 22 October and reviewed evidence from the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC).

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Clients of Fresh Cosmetic Clinic who have concerns about the care and treatment they received can contact the Health Care Complaints Commission on prohibitionorders@hccc.nsw.gov.au

Clients can also contact their local public health unit on 1300 066 055 for more information on blood-borne viruses