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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.

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 […]