Jan 6, 2023 · “Some people have a false sense of security after getting COVID-19, thinking they can’t get reinfected,” Dr. Varga says. “In truth, anyone may test positive for COVID-19 any number of times.”

Oct 21, 2025 · The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads between people in close contact. Most commonly, it spreads through the air in tiny droplets of fluid. Many people with COVID-19 have mild …

Jul 7, 2022 · About three months after you get COVID-19 or receive a vaccine or a booster, your immunity starts to wane, increasing the odds of your getting the virus. Early on in the pandemic, …

The timeframe within which COVID-19 reinfection can occur varies considerably among individuals. While early understanding suggested longer immunity, current data indicates that reinfection can …

Oct 7, 2024 · Some studies suggest that the more times you have COVID-19, the more likely you are to develop long COVID, according to the AMA. And the AAMC reports that your odds of long COVID …

Jan 10, 2024 · By now, many people have had it not just once, but two, three, or even more times. Most of the time, repeat infections aren't as severe as they were the first time, leading to a sense of...

Oct 7, 2024 · Some studies suggest that the more times you have COVID-19, the more likely you are to develop long COVID, according to the AMA. And the AAMC reports that your odds of long COVID …

Aug 17, 2022 · There's no limit to how many times you can get COVID-19. As the virus continues to mutate, reinfections are on the rise.

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You can get COVID-19 multiple times. However, if you do not have a weakened immune system, you may have immunity to the virus for some time after your first experience with it.