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If i didn't get my second covid shot until a year after my first one, do i need to start over? do i just get the booster since it's been 2 months?

Q: if i didn't get my second covid shot until a year after my first one, do i need to start over? do i just get the booster since it's been 2 months?

: Get a booster as advised by your doc

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Get a booster as advised by your doc

Answered 2/26/2023

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You don’t need to start over but you would get the booster that is next recommended. Since it has been 2 months, you can get the next booster now. Best of luck to you!!

Answered 2/28/2023

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A member asked:

If i didn't get my second covid shot until a year after my first one, do i need to start over? do i just get the booster since it's been 2 months?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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