# With 7 vaccine shots and a Covid infection years ago, do I still need boosters or am I done for good? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Quarantine Zone\ **Created:** [August 26, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-7-vaccine-shots-and-a-covid-infection-years-ago-do-i-still-need-boosters-or-am-i-done-for-good/1032583 "2026-08-26T20:37:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 28
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-7-vaccine-shots-and-a-covid-infection-years-ago-do-i-still-need-boosters-or-am-i-done-for-good/1032583/28 "2026-09-11T14:51:22Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > Thanks! That’s great news, since i really need to get the covid vaccine (because my husband is immune compromised) and I’ve had bad side effects in the past, too. Welllll… I spoke too soon. There was no mention of a “Comirnaty” shot. I was told I had a choice between Moderna and Pfizer, and like every other time except one, I chose Pfizer. The tech did mention the smaller dose of serum, so I guess that was new. Side effects are lessened, but not gone. At 2:00 a.m. right on time, I got the full complement that I previously laundry-listed. Not as severe, but still not fun. They do seem to be passing quickly, and I plan to employ the remedy in a moment that gives me the most relief: A big cup of hot coffee. I have no idea why that helps me, but it does seem to. Good luck with it, @puzzlegal. I hope it goes easier for you. I know you’ll get it for your husband’s sake no matter what. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-7-vaccine-shots-and-a-covid-infection-years-ago-do-i-still-need-boosters-or-am-i-done-for-good/1032583)._