you’re able to also catch colds and other illnesses shortly after recuperating from COVID.

So, whats going on?

Could a diminished immune system or an altered COVID-19 virus be to blame?

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So, can having COVID multiple times weaken your immune system?

If so, most experts say not to worry.

(However, having long COVID can increase your risk forserious health issues, according to new research.)

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This may make you more vulnerable to a new infection that comes along.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

So why does it seem like so many people are getting sick with all kinds of things this year?

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Masking and social distancing did not weaken our immune systemsbut they did temporarily reduce our exposure to these pathogens.

As behaviors have changed, these pathogens have spread more readily.

So, a more accurate term is actually immunity gap.

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This has caused immunity to wane in a significant proportion of the population, he says.

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