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How long after having covid should i wait to have any alcohol? i have an event coming up but dont want to mess up my recovery?

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If you drink too much alcohol at any event you will be messed up. You may still have after affects from COVID so best don't drink any alcohol. drink juice or soda until you feel like your old self before Covid.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 4/30/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Don't overdo it. But a drink or two during COVID recovery -- or even if your symptoms have not entirely cleared up -- is not likely to have any effect on your recovery.

Answered 5/4/2022

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