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Dalia Faheid

When should you get a vaccine booster if you had COVID-19? How long does immunity last?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Did you get COVID-19 during the omicron surge? This is when experts say you should get the vaccine booster shot, and how long a booster will continue to provide some immunity from the virus.

Q. Is a booster necessary if I had COVID-19?

A. People who had COVID-19 and do not get vaccinated after their recovery are more likely to get COVID-19 again than those who do get vaccinated after recovery, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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