‘Natural Immunity’ From Covid Is Not Safer Than a Vaccine
On the heels of last month’s news of stunning results from Pfizer’s and Moderna’s experimental Covid-19 vaccines, Senator Rand Paul tweeted a provocative comparison.
Tag: Immunity
Blood samples from recovered patients suggest a powerful, long-lasting immune response, researchers reported. Read More
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was confirmed to be reinfected with the coronavirus. But reinfections so far appear to be rare — and immunity is complex. Read More
Scientists See Signs of Lasting Immunity to Covid-19, Even After Mild Infections
To the immune system, not all germs are equally memorable. But our body’s cells seem to be seriously studying up on the coronavirus.
Some diseases, like the measles, infect us once and usually grant us immunity for life. For others, like the flu, we have to get vaccinated year after year. Read More
Covid-19 continues to confound us all, with a growing list of symptoms, unexpected modes of transmission, and a wide range of outcomes, from benign to severe. Read More