Doctors: You should still get vaccinated even if you already beat COVID-19 once By FOX 9 Staff (FOX 9) (FOX 9) - Minnesota health leaders are urging everyone who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine -- even if you have already beat the virus once. Speaking Thursday, doctors want to make it clear that even those who have previously recovered from COVID-19 should get the shot. Doctors: You should still get vaccinated even if you already beat COVID-19 once Minnesota health leaders are urging everyone who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine -- even if you have already beat the virus once.