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Ya estaba enfermo de Covid-19. ¿Debería ponerme la vacuna?

Los científicos aún no han descubierto cuánta inmunidad (protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa) tienen las personas después de recuperarse de un caso natural del Covid-19, o cuánto dura la protección natural. Algunos estudios preliminares sugieren que la inmunidad natural puede desaparecer más rápidamente en ciertas personas. Eso puede ser particularmente cierto para aquellos que han tenido casos leves o asintomáticos (sin síntomas).

Según lo que sabemos hasta el momento, es recomendado vacunarse incluso si ya contrajo el Covid-19. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) publicaron recientemente pautas provisionalespara el uso de las vacunas de Pfizer y Moderna. Según esas pautas de la CDC: "Los datos de los ensayos clínicos indican que ... las vacunas contra el COVID-19 son seguras para personas confirmadas de haber tenido una infección previa por el SARS-CoV-2 [Covid-19]. Se debe ofrecer la vacuna a las personas independientemente del historial de síntomas previos o infección asintomática por el SARS-CoV-2 [Covid-19] ".

Cuando una vacuna esté disponible para usted, puede consultar más detalladamente con su profesional de la salud (médico, enfermera o farmacéutico). 

Scientists have not yet figured out how much immunity (protection from an infectious disease) people have after recovering from a natural case of Covid-19, or how long natural protection lasts. Some early studies suggest that natural immunity may fade more quickly in certain people. That may be particularly true for those who have had mild or asymptomatic (no symptoms) cases.

Based on what we know so far, getting the vaccine may be recommended even if you had Covid-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released interim guidelines for the use of both Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines. Per those CDC guidelines: "Data from clinical trials indicate that…COVID-19 vaccines are safe in persons with evidence of a prior SARS-CoV-2 [Covid-19] infection. Vaccination should be offered to persons regardless of history of prior symptomatic or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 [Covid-19] infection."

When a vaccine becomes available to you, you can discuss in further detail with your healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist).

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