COVID-19 After Vaccination: Understanding Breakthrough Infections

While COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from the virus, it is still possible to get COVID-19 after being vaccinated. This is known as a breakthrough infection.

Breakthrough infections typically occur in people who are:

* Elderly

* Immunocompromised

* Have underlying health conditions

* Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated

The risk of a breakthrough infection can be reduced by:

* Getting vaccinated and boosted

* Continuing to practice social distancing and wearing a mask in public indoor spaces

* Avoiding large gatherings

* Getting tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms

People who experience a breakthrough infection may develop mild or no symptoms. However, some people may develop more severe illness, especially if they are not vaccinated or have underlying health conditions.

If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 after being vaccinated, it is important to get tested and isolate yourself from others until you receive your test results.

Here are some things to remember about breakthrough infections:

* They are rare.

* They are more likely to occur in people who are not vaccinated or have underlying health conditions.

* They can be prevented by getting vaccinated and boosted.

* Most people who experience a breakthrough infection will have mild or no symptoms.

* If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, it is important to get tested and isolate.