The reality is that when body art is done using improperly sterilised kits, it can expose individuals to life-threatening infections, including Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
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General Manager
Clinical Services - Equity Afya
A tattoo often tells a story. It may commemorate a milestone, honour a loved one, express personal identity or simply reflect one's sense of style. For many young people, tattoos and piercings have become an accepted form of self-expression.
But not every tattoo tells a good story. Some become lifelong reminders of a decision made without considering one critical question: Was it done safely?
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