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2024-02-16

"Should I get vaccinated if I've already been Covid infected?"

"I've already had COVID-19, so I don't need to get vaccinated against COVID-19."

I believe many of you have heard friends around you say this, or you may have thought about it yourself. How do experts explain it? Let our Insights partner take you through it.

The CDC still recommends continued vaccination

Even if you've had COVID-19 before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States still recommends getting vaccinated against COVID-19 after recovery to enhance protection.

Immune response weakens over time

The risk of reinfection with COVID-19 is real. Over time, the body's immune response to previous infection gradually weakens, meaning that antibodies produced after recovering from COVID-19 cannot provide long-term protection against reinfection.

Re-vaccination can reduce the risk of reinfection

Especially with the prevalent XBB variant in Taiwan, according to a report from the World Health Organization, it can evade existing vaccines and immunity from previous infections.

Re-vaccination can reduce the risk of infection

According to data from the third quarter of 2023, the number of severe cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan is still 10-15 times higher than that of the flu.

It is recommended that all people get vaccinated this winter

Especially for the elderly, those with chronic diseases, and those who often come into contact with high-risk groups, it is recommended to get vaccinated with the XBB COVID-19 vaccine covered by the national health insurance.

You can refer to the list of CDC COVID-19 vaccine on-demand clinics:

https://mrna.care/mn04TjAef

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