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Where can I get a copy of my COVID-19 vaccination record?

Vaccination providers are required to report COVID-19 vaccinations to their IIS and related systems. Your states IIS cannot issue you a vaccination card, but they can provide a digital or paper copy of your vaccination record. If you need another COVID-19 vaccine dose and are unable to get a copy of your vaccination card or vaccination record, talk to a vaccination provider. If you have additional questions about vaccination records, please contact your state health department.

Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you already had COVID-19 and recovered?

If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get a COVID-19 vaccine? You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection to your immune system.

Can I get vaccinated against COVID-19 while I am currently sick with COVID-19?

No. People with COVID-19 who have symptoms should wait to be vaccinated until they have recovered from their illness and have met the criteria for discontinuing isolation; those without symptoms should also wait until they meet the criteria before getting vaccinated. This guidance also applies to people who get COVID-19 before getting their second dose of vaccine.

Is coughing a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Please be aware that cough, shortness of breath, a runny nose, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell are not common side effects related to vaccination. If you have any of these symptoms after vaccination, you should stay home and arrange to have a COVID-19 test.

How long can immunity last after a COVID-19 infection?

Early on, researchers thought that natural immunity to COVID-19 only lasted for about 2 to 3 months before fading. As the pandemic continued, experts started finding evidence that natural immunity could last for longer after infection. But along came Omicron and its subvariants — and thats changed everything.

Do antibodies wear off after a COVID-19 infection?

The role of antibodies in COVID-19 immunity is constantly changing. Because of this, research is chasing to keep up with this rapidly-evolving virus. Evidence suggests that most people dont gain natural immunity to the Omicron subvariants from previous variants, and that overall vaccine effectiveness fades with time. However, booster doses of vaccines still provide very good protection against severe COVID-19 illness and hospitalizations. But, its not clear yet how well vaccine or natural immunity protect against long COVID. Only time will tell.

Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have a mild cold?

“If you have mild symptoms of a cold, and are just feeling a little bit out of sorts, it's perfectly fine to go ahead and get your influenza vaccination or your COVID vaccination. Whether it's your first dose or your third, it doesn't matter — go ahead, get that vaccine,” said Schaffner.

Do you have to wait to get the COVID-19 vaccine if you have been treated with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma in the US?

You do not need to wait to get vaccinated if you were treated for COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma while sick with COVID-19.

How long will I test positive for COVID-19?

After a positive test result, you may continue to test positive for some time after. You may continue to test positive on antigen tests for a few weeks after your initial positive. You may continue to test positive on NAATs for up to 90 days.

Is it normal to have side effects after a COVID-19 vaccination?

Its important to remember that any vaccine can cause side effects.

Are dry coughs a symptom of COVID-19?

Dry coughs don't produce any mucus and can be hard to control. In fact, you may find it difficult to stop coughing once you start. A dry cough can occur due to exposure to irritants, or if you have allergies, asthma, croup, GERD, sinusitis or COVID-19.

How long does the cough linger after COVID-19?

In the case of COVID-19, this cough could last for as long as six months after the viral infection

Is it possible to develop natural COVID-19 immunity and avoid vaccination?

Many authorities recommend that all individuals should receive both primary series vaccination and booster vaccination irrespective of whether they have previously been infected.

Can I get reinfected with COVID-19?

Studies suggest that reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 with the same virus variant as the initial infection or reinfection with a different variant are both possible; early reinfection within 90 days of the initial infection can occur.

Does two doses plus natural immunity reduce the risk of getting reinfected with COVID-19?

In one study, researchers found that people who had received a single dose of a COVID vaccine and been infected with the virus were 58% less likely to get reinfected compared to people with natural immunity alone. Those with two-dose hybrid immunity had a 66% lower chance of reinfection.

Which organ system is most often affected by COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that can trigger what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It can affect your upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throat) or lower respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs).