Is vaccination necessary for COVID-19 patients? A retrospective cohort study investigating reinfection rates and symptomatology in a tertiary hospital.

Ferhat ArslanBurcu Isık GorenBegumhan BaysalMustafa Haluk Vahaboglu

Published in: Expert review of vaccines (2021)

COVID-19 reinfection is extremely rare. However, the reinfection may be severe in patients with immune deficiency. Healthcare providers may prioritize uninfected and immune-compromised patients for vaccination.

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