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Is it better just to get COVID-19 so I’ll be protected? I hear the immunity is better.

COVID-19 vaccination causes a more predictable immune response than infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine gives most people a high level of protection against COVID-19 and can provide added protection for people who already had COVID-19. One study showed that, for people who already had COVID-19, those who do not get vaccinated after […]

Should I wait to get my booster after having COVID-19?

You should receive a vaccine or booster as soon as you complete your isolation (5 days of isolation + 5 days of precautions). CDC says immunity offered by a vaccine or booster is greater than the immunity obtained after infection.

Do the vaccines provide more/better immunity than having been infected with COVID-19?

Emerging evidence shows that getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection to your immune system. One study showed that, for people who already had COVID-19, those who do not get vaccinated after their recovery are more than 2 times as likely to get COVID-19 again than those who get fully vaccinated after […]

Does immunity from having COVID-19 last longer than immunity from the vaccine?

The protection someone gains from having an infection (called natural immunity) varies depending on the disease, and it varies from person to person. Since this virus is new, we don’t know how long natural immunity might last. The level of protection people get from having COVID-19 may vary depending on how mild or severe their illness […]

Do I need to Get the Vaccine?

If you’ve already had a COVID-19 infection, the CDC strongly recommends that you get vaccinated. Available evidence shows that recently fully vaccinated individuals and those recently infected by the virus that causes COVID-19 both have a low risk of subsequent infection for at least 6 months. Beyond that, while people may get some level of protection from […]

If I test positive for COVID after my first dose of the vaccine, how long do I have to wait before I get my second dose?

People with COVID-19 who have symptoms should wait to be vaccinated until they have recovered from their illness and have met the criteriafor discontinuing isolation; those without symptoms should also wait until they meet the criteria before getting vaccinated.

If I was COVID positive how long do I have to wait before I get the vaccine?

You should wait until you’ve recovered from your symptoms and been cleared to leave isolation. If you were treated for COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure what treatments you received or if you have more questions […]