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What happens if you get vaccinated while you're sick with covid or a cold but don't have symptoms yet? is the vaccine ineffective?

Q: what happens if you get vaccinated while you're sick with covid or a cold but don't have symptoms yet? is the vaccine ineffective?

: It takes 7-14 days for the vaccine to be effective. no it is not ineffective.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It takes 7-14 days for the vaccine to be effective. no it is not ineffective.

Answered 9/22/2023

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A member asked:

What happens if you get vaccinated while you're sick with covid or a cold but don't have symptoms yet? is the vaccine ineffective?

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