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People warned about disease risk from unlicensed tattoo services in Owen Sound

A warning from the Grey Bruce Health Unit about a potential communicable disease risk associated with unlicensed tattoo services in Owen Sound.

A release from the health unit says there are only three inspected tattoo premises in the city of Owen Sound. They are Dutch Ink at 953 2nd avenue East St E, Tattoos by Zap at 1081 3rd Avenue East, and Browtime at 323 West St.

Anyone tattooed by another premise in the city of Owen Sound or who received tattoo services in their home or the home of any individual, should contact public health at 519-376-9420/1-800-263-3456 ext.3006 or publichealth@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca.

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