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Does the moderna vaccine protect from severe illness if you get covid-19 3 weeks after the first dose?

Q: does the moderna vaccine protect from severe illness if you get covid-19 3 weeks after the first dose?

: Yes. Even though the Moderna COVID 19 vaccine has optimal results at least 2 weeks after the second does, one would have still built up significant antibodies 3 weeks after the first dose.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yes. Even though the Moderna COVID 19 vaccine has optimal results at least 2 weeks after the second does, one would have still built up significant antibodies 3 weeks after the first dose.

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Answered 3/10/2021

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A member asked:

Does the moderna vaccine protect from severe illness if you get covid-19 3 weeks after the first dose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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