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Healthy Children > Ages & Stages > Teen > Safety > Body Piercing (Audio)

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Body Piercing (Audio)

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An increasing number of young people are expressing their independence and individuality with body piercings. More teens these days are targeting other areas of the body such as the nose, eyebrows, lip, bellybutton and tongue. Make sure you and your child are aware of the potential risks of piercings.

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Last Updated
5/11/2011
Source
A Minute for Kids
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