COVID-19 immunity lasts at least 8 months, hope for longevity of vaccinations: Study
MELBOURNE, Dec 23: People who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months, according to a new study which provides strong evidence for the likelihood that COVID-19 vaccines will work for long periods.
While earlier studies have shown that antibodies against the coronavirus wane after the first few months of infection, raising concerns that people may lose immunity quickly, the new research, published in the journal Science Immunology, puts these concerns to rest.
According to the scientists, including those from Monash University in Australia, specific cells within the immune system called memory B cells, “remembers” infection by the virus, and if re-exposed to the virus, triggers a protective immune response through rapid production of protective antibodies.
People who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months, according to a new study which provides strong evidence for the likelihood that COVID-19 vaccines will work for long periods. While earlier studies have shown that antibodies against the coronavirus wane after the first few months of infection, raising concerns that people may lose immunity quickly, the new research, published in the journal Science Immunology, puts these concerns to rest. According to the scientists, including those from Monash University in Australia, specific cells within the immune system called memory B cells, remembers infection by the virus, and if re-exposed to the virus, triggers a protective immune response through rapid production of protective antibodies.
Recovered Covid-19 patients last immunity for 8 months, raise hopes for vaccine: Study
Recovered Covid-19 patients last immunity for 8 months, raise hopes for vaccine: Study
People who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months, according to a new study that provides strong evidence for the likelihood that Covid-19 vaccines will work for long periods.
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A recent study has found immunity against Covid-19 lasts at least 8 months. (Reuters)
People who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months, according to a new study that provides strong evidence for the likelihood that Covid-19 vaccines will work for long periods.
COVID-19 immunity lasts at least eight months, hope for longevity of vaccinations: Study
According to the scientists, including those from Monash University in Australia, specific cells within the immune system called memory B cells, remembers infection by the virus.
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MELBOURNE: People who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months, according to a new study which provides strong evidence for the likelihood that COVID-19 vaccines will work for long periods.
While earlier studies have shown that antibodies against the coronavirus wane after the first few months of infection, raising concerns that people may lose immunity quickly, the new research, published in the journal Science Immunology, puts these concerns to rest.
COVID-19 Immunity Lasts At Least 8 Months, Hope For Longevity Of Vaccines: Study COVID-19 Immunity Lasts At Least 8 Months, Hope For Longevity Of Vaccines: Study While earlier studies have shown that antibodies against the coronavirus wane after the first few months of infection, raising concerns that people may lose immunity quickly, the new research, published in the journal Science Immunology, puts these concerns to rest.
People who recovered from Covid have immunity from reinfection for 8 months, a study said
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People who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months, according to a new study which provides strong evidence for the likelihood that COVID-19 vaccines will work for long periods.