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How Should You Take Care of Yourself After You’ve Had COVID-19?

Last Updated: 05/13/2022 Initially Posted: 03/12/2021

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What is the best way to care for yourself when recovering from COVID-19? After infection, there are many things to consider, including how long you should isolate; whether you should get vaccinated; when is it safe to undergo a surgery; how to spot and, possibly, improve lingering "long COVID" symptoms (such as fatigue, loss of smell, difficult concentrating, headache); and whether or not supplements can help.

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