Can You Still Get COVID-19 After Vaccine?
COVID-19Common questionCan you still get COVID-19 after vaccine?Most people who get COVID-19 are unvaccinated. However, since vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection, some people who are fully vaccinated will still get COVID-19. An infection of a fully vaccinated person is referred to as a “breakthrough infection.”
Can I get COVID-19 despite having a booster vaccine?
Doctors strongly recommend that patients get a booster. They say the fraction of people who might become infected with Covid-19 despite having received a booster can expect to have milder symptoms and a shorter illness. They are also much less likely to be hospitalized or die than people who aren't vaccinated.
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How long will it take to build immunity after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second shot of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or two weeks after the single-dose J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
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Is it normal to feel sick after having the COVID-19 vaccine?
It is normal to feel sick after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Will the COVID-19 vaccine keep you from spreading the virus to others?
COVID-19 vaccines can reduce the risk of people spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Getting everyone ages 5 years and older vaccinated can help the entire family, including siblings who are not eligible for vaccination and family members who may be at risk of getting very sick if they are infected.
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