Official Tattoos Advice Issued in Wales

The rise in unsafe tattoos has pushed Public Health Wales to issue an official advice to all young people about the dangers of illegal tattooing.

It is a reminder that tattoing anyone under 18 is illegal in the UK. Unfortunately, a widespread abuse of the law has been revealed.

The health advice body is issuing new leaflets to be distributed in schools. It is a reminder that using a registered tattooist will reduce the risk of infection at the site, blood poisoning and also catching serious viruses such as Hepatitis B and C and HIV.

Also using an illegal tattoo shop can leave you very very disappointed with a nasty looking tattoo!!