“The safest bet is to get the booster as soon as possible,” Dr. Yanet Valdez.
More and more British Columbians are getting their invitations to get their third dose of COVID-19 vaccine, competing with the rate of Omicron spread.
What happens if someone begins to develop COVID-19 symptoms right before they’re supposed to get their booster shot?
Dr. Yanet Valdez, an immunologist and the B.C. lead for COVID-19 Resources Canada says, “We know how infectious Omicron is and it's important for us to not give up … continue to build on these layers of protection,” she said.
Whether someone has a suspected case or a confirmed case of COVID-19, Dr. Valdez said the answer is clear: get the booster.
But when someone should get the booster depends on whether they have a suspected case or a confirmed case.
British Columbians with mild COVID-19 symptoms who are fully vaccinated are told a test is not needed and instead told to stay home until they feel better.
