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I was infected by covid 3 months ago. my igg was 13.6. i just got vaccinated today. will the vaccine work as a booster? thanks?

Q: i was infected by covid 3 months ago. my igg was 13.6. i just got vaccinated today. will the vaccine work as a booster? thanks?

: Infection with Covid 19, causes some immunity for a short time. This immunity begins waning after about 3 months. The Covid Vaccine offers a much higher level of immunity which lasts longer (time not yet determined, but may be up to a year or more) Having one, then the other will improve your immunity significantly.

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Infection with Covid 19, causes some immunity for a short time. This immunity begins waning after about 3 months. The Covid Vaccine offers a much higher level of immunity which lasts longer (time not yet determined, but may be up to a year or more) Having one, then the other will improve your immunity significantly.

Answered 7/30/2021

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A member asked:

I was infected by covid 3 months ago. my igg was 13.6. i just got vaccinated today. will the vaccine work as a booster? thanks?

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