Is hepatitis C linked to being tattooed or pierced?
In the UK professional tattooists, piercers and acupuncturists must follow hygiene measures to prevent the spread of infections like hepatitis C. The only risk would come if an amateur, ‘do it yourself’ tattooist or piercer doesn’t take precautions to prevent infections. Or if someone is tattooed or pierced in a country with less strict hygiene controls.
