Can kids get the second vaccine if they had COVID-19 in between?

Emerging evidence indicates that people can get added protection by getting vaccinated after they have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. If your child tests positive for COVID-19 after getting their first shot, they should wait until their isolation period has ended before getting their second shot.
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Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I had COVID-19?

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19.
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When can I get a booster shot after having had COVID-19?

According to the CDC, after a COVID-19 infection, you can get a booster if:

Your symptoms have resolved.
You’ve isolated for the recommended period of time.
It has been 3 months (90 days) since you received monoclonal antibodies.

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Can I get reinfected if I've already had COVID-19?

Yes. New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that unvaccinated adults who were previously infected with COVID-19 were twice as likely to be reinfected as vaccinated adults who were previously infected.
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How long does immunity last after COVID-19?

Because of the limited length of follow-up, it remains unclear how long immune protection will last after previous infection
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Does your immune system get stronger after COVID-19?


Any time you catch a virus and recover from the illness, you retain antibodies. These antibodies help your body fight off future infections so that you either don't get sick or have milder symptoms.

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How does your immune system act after you recover from COVID-19?

After you recover from a virus, your immune system retains a memory of it. That means that if you get infected again, proteins and immune cells in your body can recognize and kill the virus, protecting you from the disease and reducing its severity.
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Are people who have had COVID-19 more prone to reinfection than vaccinated individuals?


Vaccines add protection. A study published in August 2021 indicates that if you had COVID-19 before and are not vaccinated, your risk of getting re-infected is more than two times higher than for those who got vaccinated after having COVID-19.

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Why should you get vaccinated for COVID-19 after you have already had it?


Vaccines add protection. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report on Oct. 29, 2021, that says getting vaccinated for the coronavirus when you've already had COVID-19 significantly enhances your immune protection and further reduces your risk of reinfection.

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Can patients who have recovered from COVID-19 continue to have detectable SARS-CoV-2 RNA in upper respiratory specimens?

• Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 can continue to have detectable SARS-CoV-2 RNA in upper respiratory specimens for up to 3 months after illness onset in concentrations considerably lower than during illness; however, replication-competent virus has not been reliably recovered and infectiousness is unlikely.
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Is it recommended to take booster shot after primary J&J COVID-19 vaccine?


If you are age 18 or older, have been given one dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and it's been at least 2 months, you should get a single booster dose. The Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine boosters are preferred in most situations.

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Will a person with COVID-19 vaccine have a positive antibody test?

A COVID-19 vaccination may also cause a positive antibody test result for some but not all antibody tests. You should not interpret the results of your SARS-CoV-2 antibody test as an indication of a specific level of immunity or protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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How does the COVID-19 vaccine boost your immune system?

Vaccines work by stimulating your immune system to produce antibodies, exactly like it would if you were exposed to the disease. After getting vaccinated, you develop immunity to that disease, without having to get the disease first.
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Can you get COVID-19 after being vaccinated?

Cases of reinfection and infection after vaccination have been reported, but remain rare.
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Can I get reinfected with COVID-19 after I have been vaccinated in Kentucky?

These findings suggest that among persons with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, full vaccination provides additional protection against reinfection. Among previously infected Kentucky residents, those who were not vaccinated were more than twice as likely to be reinfected compared with those with full vaccination.
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How does your immune system react after you recover from a viral infection?

After people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. Immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize and kill the pathogen if it's encountered again, protecting against disease and reducing illness severity.
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What are the effects of the COVID-19 spike protein on the immune system?


When SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, enters the body, its spike protein binds with the ACE2 receptor, gaining entry to the cell. The immune system responds by producing protective antibodies that bind to the invading virus, blocking or neutralizing its effects.

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What exactly does the COVID-19 vaccine do to the body?

COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness.
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Do COVID-19 antibody tests detect vaccine antibodies?

• Some antibody tests will only detect antibodies from infection, not from vaccination with the virus that causes COVID-19.
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What does a negative COVID-19 antibody test result mean?

A negative result on a SARS-CoV-2 antibody test means antibodies to the virus were not detected in your blood.

It is unknown if all people who have a SARS-CoV-2 infection will develop antibodies in their bodies in an amount that can be detected by a SARS-CoV-2 antibody test.

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Why antibody testing Is not currently recommended to assess immunity after COVID-19 vaccination?

Currently authorized SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests have not been evaluated to assess the level of protection provided by an immune response to COVID-19 vaccination. If antibody test results are interpreted incorrectly, there is a potential risk that people may take fewer precautions against SARS-CoV-2 exposure.
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Should the COVID-19 booster be the same vaccine as the first two shots?


The FDA has authorized three vaccine boosters — Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson — and determined that it is safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster or additional dose that is a different brand than your initial dose or doses.

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Can you get another vaccine if you get the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine?


If you got J&J as your initial vaccine and are 18 or older, you are eligible for a booster shot two months later, regardless of which one you choose (you're eligible six months later if you had Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech as your primary series).

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Is it safe to take the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine?


For many people, the benefits of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine outweigh the risks. It's effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19, and it's the only single-dose option available. However, you'll still need to get a booster shot 2 months later.

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How long could antibodies stay in your blood after a COVID-19 infection?

"Antibodies can last in your blood for months, but we don't know how much you need to be protected", said Horovitz, who was not involved in the new study. People who had more severe COVID-19 disease do have higher antibody levels but that doesn't protect them forever, he noted.
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