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Should i get a 4th shot if i just had the bivalent as my first booster in march? am i behind vax schedule? i don't know if i'm immunocompromised since i have an autoimmune disorder (sjogren's) and moderate asthma and obesity?

Q: should i get a 4th shot if i just had the bivalent as my first booster in march? am i behind vax schedule? i don't know if i'm immunocompromised since i have an autoimmune disorder (sjogren's) and moderate asthma and obesity?

: If you just had a booster you should wait for another one. You are a bit behind but should be protected for now.

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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If you just had a booster you should wait for another one. You are a bit behind but should be protected for now.

Answered 5/31/2023

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A member asked:

Should i get a 4th shot if i just had the bivalent as my first booster in march? am i behind vax schedule? i don't know if i'm immunocompromised since i have an autoimmune disorder (sjogren's) and moderate asthma and obesity?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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