Can you get covid vax if you test positive for the virus and are feeling symptomatic?

My brother’s gf is a nurse and was scheduled to get the vax this saturday morning. Though she received positive results for covid on friday evening and began feeling symptoms on thursday. Her vax appointment was cancelled and now she will not be receiving it and is self-isolating.

I’m confused, would the vaccine be appropriate for someone in her situation or someone like hers? My uneducated guess is that it would be okay and could help recovery. Though, I couldn’t find any recommendations on this scenario. Thanks in advance for any responses to this.

p.s. I listened to the podcast the other day and it was amazing! Very helpful.

We typically do not immunize people who are experiencing active infection (with a few exceptions). I would not expect it to help recovery.

Ok good to know, thank you for responding.