Health unit looks to identify customers of Brockville piercing studio

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Health officials in Brockville are looking to identify people who received piercing services through Piercings by Melissa, warning they have been exposed to blood-borne infections such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit released information two weeks ago about an infection prevention and control lapse following an inspection of Piercings by Melissa in Brockville, who operated at LUX Tattoo and Piercing.After the inspection on June 8, the health unit sent over 100 letters of notice to clients believed to be at risk of exposure.

Now, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says it has "determined that the operator's client list is not complete," and there are clients at risk of exposure who have not been identified. "If you have not received a letter from the Health Unit about this situation and have received services in this timeframe, please contact the Health Unit to assess your risk and to receive recommendations for next steps," the health unit said.

You can contact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit toll free line at 1-800-660-5853, ext. 2222.

 

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