Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is advising anyone who received pedicure or manicure services at Victoria’s Nail Salon on Stone Road in Guelph between Apr. 20, 2018 and Feb. 21, 2020 to speak with their physician about testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
An unannounced inspection by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health discovered that the salon was not taking the necessary infection prevention procedures for reusable equipment for pedicures and manicures.
The salon has since adjusted its procedures in order to meet infection control best practices.
The risk of contracting a disease from Victoria’s Nail Salon is considered low. However, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says that it cannot be ruled out and advises anyone who received services during the time period to speak with their health care provider about testing.
A version of this article appeared in print in The Ontarion issue 188.3 on Mar. 12, 2020.
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