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Jul 27, 2022 · A July 2022 study found that viral shedding (aka the contagious period) among people with Omicron infections can last up to 10 days. So, it’s a good idea to isolate and quarantine for at...
May 2, 2022 · New subvariants, coupled with waning immunity, could mean more Australians get COVID a second time in coming months. Risk factors include time since first infection, booster status, and being ...
- Olivia Willis
Apr 29, 2024 · Reinfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 occurs when you are infected, recover, and then get infected again. You can be reinfected multiple times. Reinfections are most often mild, but severe illness can occur.
Jan 18, 2023 · Summary. The Omicron variant spreads easier than other variants of coronavirus, and people can get it twice. Reinfection is possible even if a person has already had this virus or is fully...
Nov 20, 2023 · Scientists now know you can get COVID-19 multiple times, even if you've been vaccinated. But vaccines lower your risk and can keep you from getting severely ill.
- Kim Painter
Jul 29, 2022 · Can you get omicron twice? In the past, experts were confident that, while reinfection is possible, the first two months after infection can keep you protected. With BA.5, that is changing.
A new study shows six months after the second dose of an mRNA vaccination (such as Pfizer and Moderna), the antibody levels against all Omicron subvariants are markedly reduced compared with the original (Wuhan) strain.
