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Can you get covid again immediately after recovering from covid?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

There have been cases, but a re infection during recovery is unusual. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available for review of your symptoms. Watch for prolonged cough, fever and shortness of breath. Discuss re testing for COVID-19, if you are concerned.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/5/2021

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No. It takes about 3 months for a new infection to take place. The antibodies loose their memory during that time and need another exposure to appear again.

Answered 11/13/2021

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