Infectious diseases expert Emily Landon, MD, explains what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines, including how safe and effective they are and when to get an updated vaccine.
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I’ve already had COVID-19. Should I still get the COVID-19 vaccine?
If you’ve had COVID-19 in the past 90 days, you can postpone getting your vaccine until that 90-day window has elapsed. If you are still symptomatic and infectious, you should postpone your vaccine until you are well and no longer contagious. Also, if you’ve been treated for COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent therapy in the past 90 days, you should postpone your vaccine until after the three-month window has passed. Otherwise, yes, you should still get the COVID-19 vaccine, even if you’ve had COVID-19.