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If you get a cold right after the updated covid vaccine will your immune system still produce a good immune response or will it not be as good since its fighting off another virus?

Q: if you get a cold right after the updated covid vaccine will your immune system still produce a good immune response or will it not be as good since its fighting off another virus?

: The vaccine is still effective. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The vaccine is still effective. Take care.

Answered 9/23/2023

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A member asked:

If you get a cold right after the updated covid vaccine will your immune system still produce a good immune response or will it not be as good since its fighting off another virus?

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