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If you test positive for covid-19 days after the first shot does it offer some protection?
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Depends: Antibody levels begin to rise approximately 5-7 days after first coronavirus vaccine shot and reach a peak after 2-3 weeks. Amount of protection reflects antibody levels. Virtually no protection before the first 5-7 days, some protection with each passing day thereafter. Higher antibody levels usually = less severe and shorter duration of disease
Answered 2/25/2021
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COVID 19 vaccine: Agree with Dr. Lentnek. How many days? The PCR test would not test positive due to having had the COVID 19 vaccine but a serology test might. How were you tested? Protection will not be immediate.
Answered 2/26/2021
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My son tested w Covid 7 days ago w rapid home test. First 3 days he ran fever and felt bad, last 3 days he has no fever n feels better besides slight cough, today he tested positive w home test. Should he still isolate until he has a negative test??
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