Experts say a COVID-19 vaccine appointment is no reason to break isolation and put others at risk of infection.
This ability is referred to as immunological memory.
With a larger vaccinated population and new variants, research is ongoing to better understand the immune system response.
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Some COVID-19 symptomssuch as fever, chills, and body achesare also possible side effects of the vaccine.
This can make it challenging to differentiate between illness and a normal immune response to the vaccine.
Getting vaccinated while you’re sick will not likely boost your immune response against your current infection.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Respiratory virus guidance update FAQs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine.
