COVID-19 "Long Haulers" Most people who have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recover completely within a few weeks. But some people — even those who had mild versions of the disease — continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery. These people sometimes describe themselves as "long haulers" and the conditions have been called post-COVID-19 syndrome or "long COVID-19." These health issues are sometimes called post-COVID-19 conditions. They're generally [...]

Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I’ve already had COVID-19? If you’ve had COVID-19 and recovered, you may wonder if you should still get vaccinated against the virus. While a previous infection provides some natural protection or immunity, it’s unclear how long this protection lasts. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the vaccine even for people who have already had [...]

Here are the current CDC recommendations regarding the COVID vaccine booster. I am currently recommending an extra COVID shot for all patients that are moderately to severely immunocompromised. This includes the following people: Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood Received an organ transplant and are taking medicines to suppress your immune system Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 [...]