A common reason cited for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19—especially among the young and healthy—is “I trust my immune system”
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Immunity after COVID-19 illness may last at least 1 year
Long-term data from northern Italy—an area hit hard during the early days of the pandemic—suggests that reinfection after recovery from
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Herd immunity: When will we get there?
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “herd immunity” was possibly something you only heard about during flu season or during
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Herd immunity: can the UK get there?
Now that Britain and the US are crossing the 50% threshold of their populations vaccinated with the first dose, are
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Genetics may play role in determining immunity to COVID-19
Neutralizing antibodies develop within two weeks of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, but their durability and intensity can vary by individual, prompting
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Can moms pass COVID-19 immunity to their newborns?
If a woman catches COVID-19 during pregnancy, can her baby pick up any immunity to the virus in the womb?
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New adjuvant successful in extending immunity against HIV
Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and the Emory Vaccine Center (EVC) are first to show a new
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Should you spend £190 on an immunity test?
Should YOU spend £190 on an immunity test? Some doctors are charging a high price to find out if you’ve
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Without protections, watch out for unintended consequences of COVID-19 immunity tests
With people getting anxious about restarting the economy, efforts are focused on using antibody testing to develop an immunity certification
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Researchers investigate unifying principles of vertebrate adaptive immunity
Adaptive immunity is a powerful defense mechanism in vertebrates. A finely tuned interplay of different cell types provides a pathogen-specific
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