Vaccines

Can I get vaccinated if I've been exposed to COVID?

Brad Kern, PhD
Published: September 23, 2021

Q: Can I get vaccinated if I've been exposed to COVID-19? 

A: Yes! You can get vaccinated if you have been exposed to COVID-19. There is no medical reason to wait to get vaccinated. However, if state or local guidelines require you to quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19, then you should wait until your quarantine period has ended before getting vaccinated. This will help protect people at the vaccination location from possible exposure. 

Last update: August 26, 2021, 5:00pm ET

Science review: ERS, HAY