But what if you’re starting to get better, or just have a simple cold or hay fever?
At what point is it physically safe for you to get pierced?
And when is it okay to get a tattoo?
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Can You Get a Tattoo When You’re Sick?
Byrdie Tip
Take a daily zinc supplement to help boost your immune system and prevent illness.
But it begs the question: how far out should you reschedule your appointment?
Would a week be enough time to get over a cold?
Sadly, probably not.
Lack of sufficient calories and/or too much sugar weakens the immune system all by itself.
The Final Takeaway
If you’re free to, get moving.
Sometimes recovery can take a while, even after “just a cold.”
So when rescheduling your appointment, give yourself two or three weeks.
It’s worth the wait, and your body will thank you.
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