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I just tested positive for covid for the second time in 5 months. im vaccinated and boostered is this normal? also husband does not have covid can he drink beer and be normal until he gets it? or will he get it? he is vaccinated also?

Q: i just tested positive for covid for the second time in 5 months. im vaccinated and boostered is this normal? also husband does not have covid can he drink beer and be normal until he gets it? or will he get it? he is vaccinated also?

: Vaccination does not prevent you from catching covid, it mitigates the symptoms. Being in the same household he may also catch it.

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Vaccination does not prevent you from catching covid, it mitigates the symptoms. Being in the same household he may also catch it.

Answered 3/10/2023

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A member asked:

I just tested positive for covid for the second time in 5 months. im vaccinated and boostered is this normal? also husband does not have covid can he drink beer and be normal until he gets it? or will he get it? he is vaccinated also?

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