A number of teenagers have become infected after getting tattoos at a house party.
Public health officials are continuing to search for a tattoo artist believed to have caused infections in several teenagers at a house party.
Several under-18s visited their doctor with signs of infection after illegally being tattooed at the event in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
A number of young people, some under the age of 18, have been diagnosed with infections after getting tattoos at a party in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) said it was unclear if safe practices were followed and warned of the dangers of under-age tattooing.
Police are helping carry out the inquiry into the identity of the tattoo artist.
It called for anyone who has received a tattoo at a party to see their GP.
It is unclear if safe practices were followed.
The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) has called for anyone who has received a tattoo at a party to see their GP.
The identity of the tattooist remains unknown and the NPHS has said having a tattoo created by a mobile tattooist can pose a serious health risk.
The identity of the tattooist remains unknown and the NPHS has said having a tattoo created by a mobile tattooist can pose a serious health risk.
'Dangerous' practice
'Dangerous' practice
Communicable disease control consultant Dr Mac Walapu said: "There is no way of being sure that these tattooists are using safe equipment and materials and are observing proper infection control practices.
Communicable disease control consultant Dr Mac Walapu said: "There is no way of being sure that these tattooists are using safe equipment and materials and are observing proper infection control practices.
"In this case, young people below the age of 18 have received tattoos and this is unlawful as well as dangerous.
"In this case, young people below the age of 18 have received tattoos and this is unlawful as well as dangerous.
"We are aware that it is possible for tattooing equipment to be purchased online and this is of concern to us.
"We are aware that it is possible for tattooing equipment to be purchased online and this is of concern to us.
"Anyone who has received a tattoo at a party should see their GP and will be offered screening for blood-borne viruses."
"Anyone who has received a tattoo at a party should see their GP and will be offered screening for blood-borne viruses."
NHPS, Carmarthenshire County Council and Dyfed-Powys Police are now investigating the incident. class="bulletList">
Anyone who can identify the tattooist has been asked to call 0845 658 0445.
NHPS, Carmarthenshire County Council and Dyfed-Powys Police are now investigating the incident.
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who can identify the tattooist has been asked to call 0845 658 0445.
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