MRSA in Schools

A couple in West Rutland Vermont are facing criminal charges for operating an unlicensed tattoo parlor out of their home in Vermont.

Three of their clients came down with MRSA infections after getting tattoos from Michael and Tiffany Mills.

While two of the victims were treated and released, the third required a two week stay at the hospital, and came close to dying when the infection spread to his heart.

Illegal tattooing a is a real problem, especially for underage kids who can’t legally get tattooed or don’t have the money for a licensed shop.

Even the legal tattoo parlors don’t look to be too sanitary, at least judging by the outer appearance. One has to wonder why the medical authorities are so lax in maintaining standards for such places.

The long term health effects of tattooing are yet to be determined as well. The skin is a vital organ, and injecting it with foreign substances cannot be good for it.

You can learn more about the potential health hazards of tattoos in How to Protect Your Child from 12 Diseases Your Mother Never Told You About.

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