Last Update: January 13, 2023, 6:44 pm
If a Washington state study is to be believed, 1 in every 5,000 may experience a breakthrough infection. (Image: shutterstock)
With infections rising in China, concern over the possibility of another outbreak of COVID-19 has gripped the world.
Infections with advanced forms of COVID-19 have also been reported in people who have received all doses of vaccination, including booster shots. Like any vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine does not provide 100 percent immunity against infection. Therefore, reinfection or breakthrough infection is a potential risk in COVID-19 as well.
However, the symptoms of the infection have been reported to be mild. Therefore, it becomes important to take all possible precautions and be aware of what could be an early sign of infection.
Common symptoms of people who have been vaccinated with COVID-19
- Runny nose: Runny nose is one of the common symptoms experienced by patients.
- Sore Throat: A sore throat is experienced in the first week after exposure to the virus, which can also lead to difficulty in swallowing food.
- Nasal blockage: Nasal blockage appears to be due to inflammation of the blood vessels caused by the COVID-19 virus.
Apart from these three common symptoms, doctors suggest, people also come down with fever, fatigue, headache and body aches. However, there are only a few who have trouble breathing.
Why do people get affected by Covid even after getting vaccinated?
A report by Hopkins Medicine states that the recurrence of the virus is happening again and again due to its delta variant. Although all three vaccinations are good at preventing COVID-19, they are not 100% effective at preventing infection.
How common is it to get infected with Covid after getting vaccinated?
If a Washington state study is to be believed, 1 in every 5,000 may experience a breakthrough infection. The state reportedly studied data from more than 4 million people fully vaccinated between the January 17 and August 21, 2021, deadline. Infection.
Who is more likely to get a breakthrough COVID-19 infection?
While studies show that even fully vaccinated healthy people can get COVID, the risk factor increases for people with weakened immune systems. It occurs in patients who are suffering from HIV, cancer or undergoing chemotherapy.
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