I caught COVID, can I still receive my third dose?

Yes, you can still receive your third dose of the vaccine even if you have had COVID. Having had the disease may provide similar protection as getting the third dose. However, it is advisable to wait between 8 weeks to 3 months after recovering from the illness before getting the third dose. It is not yet known what the effects of receiving a fourth dose would be. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

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I caught COVID, can I still receive my third dose?

Yes, you can still receive your third dose of the vaccine even if you have had COVID. Having had the disease may provide similar protection as getting the third dose. However, it is advisable to wait between 8 weeks to 3 months after recovering from the illness before getting the third dose. It is not yet known what the effects of receiving a fourth dose would be. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.