Should You Still Get Vaccinated If Already Had COVID-19?

Yes, you should still get vaccinated even if you have already had COVID-19. Here are a few reasons why:

- Vaccination provides more reliable and longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 than natural infection. Studies have shown that people who have had COVID-19 are more likely to be reinfected than people who have been vaccinated. In addition, the protection provided by natural infection wanes over time, while the protection provided by vaccination is more durable.

- Vaccination can help to reduce the severity of symptoms and the risk of hospitalization if you do get reinfected with COVID-19. Studies have shown that people who have been vaccinated are less likely to develop severe symptoms or be hospitalized if they do get reinfected with COVID-19.

- Vaccination can help to protect others who may be vulnerable to COVID-19, such as people who are immunocompromised or who have not yet been vaccinated. By getting vaccinated, you are helping to create herd immunity and protect those who are most at risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19.

If you have already had COVID-19, you should wait at least 10 days after your symptoms have resolved or your positive test before getting vaccinated. If you are immunocompromised, you may need to wait even longer. Talk to your doctor to find out when the best time for you to get vaccinated is.