If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting vaccinated even if you have already had COVID-19 and recovered.At this time, experts do not know how long someone is protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. The immunity someone gains from having an infection, called natural immunity, varies from person to person. Some early evidence suggests that natural immunity may not last very long, and risk for reinfection may get higher as time passes. For more information on whether or not you should get vaccinated, talk to your healthcare provider.