Vaccines have been shown to be highly effective in preventing serious illness and death, even after a COVID-19 infection. The vaccine provides more reliable protection than being infected with COVID-19.
- If patient is due for a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, they should get vaccinated after they recover.
- If they've recently had a positive COVID-19 test result, they can wait up to 6 months for a booster dose. The likelihood of a COVID-19 reinfection during this period of time is small because having COVID-19 boosts immunity.
- However, they can choose to get a booster dose at any time after their symptoms have passed. It is not harmful to get vaccinated and it will boost immunity.
BCCDC Information for patients who have had a COVID-19 infection.