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Can immunocompromised people get vaccinations?

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Immunologist · Immunology

Yes, people with weakened immune systems can get vaccinated. However, the vaccine may not be as effective.

People with weakened immune systems can get some vaccines, but they may not work as well as they do in people with normal immune systems. This is because a person's immune system is needed to create immunity after getting a vaccine. If a person's immune system is weak, the vaccine may not create immunity or it may take longer for immunity to develop.

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