I’ve already had COVID-19, so I don’t need to get the COVID-19 vaccine anymore
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The CDC still recommends continued vaccination
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccination after recovery for added protection, even if you have had COVID-19 before.
Over time, the immune response weakens
The risk of reinfection with COVID-19 is real. Over time, the body’s immune response to previous infections weakens, which means that antibodies produced after recovering from COVID-19 cannot protect against reinfection in the long term.
Revaccination reduces the chance of reinfection
In particular, the XBB variant, which is currently prevalent in Taiwan, has been reported by the World Health Organization to evade immunity from existing vaccines and previous infections.
Revaccination reduces the chance of infection
According to data for the third quarter of 2023, the number of severe cases due to COVID-19 in Taiwan is still 10-15 times that of the flu.
It is recommended that all people be vaccinated this winter
In particular, the elderly, those with chronic diseases, and those who have frequent contact with high-risk groups should get vaccinated as soon as possible.
You can refer to the CDC list of COVID-19 vaccine on-the-go facilities:
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