Of all the viruses of corona, this new (novel) coronavirus influenza has proven to be quite serious. While in some people it has been completely asymptomatic (not showing any symptoms at all), in others it has caused shortness of breath, high fever and cough. In severe cases, the infection has caused pneumonia, SARS and multi-organ failure leading to one’s death. Therefore, it has been deemed to be a deadly disease.
If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Even if you have already recovered from COVID-19, it is possible—although rare—that you could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 again. Studies have shown that vaccination provides a strong boost in protection in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Learn more about why getting vaccinated is a safer way to build protection than getting infected. 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 about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. If you or your child has a history of multisystem inflam
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