Tattoo artists, like New York City’sRachel Finellia.k.a.
Should I reschedule my appointment?
Becausethe vaccinesare so new, info on this topic is limited.
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A specific wait time between getting vaccinated and tattooed also hasn’t been recommended either.
The biggest issue lies in the similar side effects vaccines and tattoos have.
Both can cause arm soreness, pain, and redness.
Basically, you might not want to get anyarm tattoosaround the same time as your vaccine appointment.
Both needle-based situations can also cause you to develop fatigue or a low-grade fever within 48 hours.
Remember to keep both areas where you got vaccinated and tattooed clean to help prevent any infections.
With all this in mind, proceed with caution when booking your appointments.
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