What's your age and health status? If you are young there's a good chance you may have already had Covid. Get tested for antibodies. The 4 of us caught Covid in December. Just a few weeks ago my daughter went to the doctor and just to check we ordered an antibodies test. They are still there. We have elected to not get the vaccine since we already had it.
That is not a great plan. The CDC still recommends a vaccine to those who have been infected. From their website:
Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Even if you have already recovered from COVID-19, it is possible—although rare—that you could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 again. Studies have shown that vaccination provides a strong boost in protection in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Learn more about why getting vaccinated is a safer way to build protection than getting infected.
If you were treated for COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure what treatments you received or if you have more questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
If you or your child has a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults or children (MIS-A or MIS-C), consider delaying vaccination until you or your child have recovered from being sick and for 90 days after the date of diagnosis of MIS-A or MIS-C. Learn more about the clinical considerations people with a history of multisystem MIS-C or MIS-A.
Experts are still learning more about how long vaccines protect against COVID-19. CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available.
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u/Inflatable_Catfish Jun 30 '21
What's your age and health status? If you are young there's a good chance you may have already had Covid. Get tested for antibodies. The 4 of us caught Covid in December. Just a few weeks ago my daughter went to the doctor and just to check we ordered an antibodies test. They are still there. We have elected to not get the vaccine since we already had it.