Tag

Hybrid Immunity

All articles tagged with #hybrid immunity

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rising Concerns: Evolving COVID Symptoms in Children"

Experts believe that the XBB.1.16 variant of COVID-19 is causing a surge in cases in India, with new symptoms emerging, particularly in children. The symptoms include high temperature, cough, non-purulent diarrhea, itchy conjunctivitis, and sticky eyes. The variant spreads faster than others but has low hospitalization rates and can be managed at home. Hybrid immunity, a combination of vaccination and natural infection, is providing protection against the virus. It is recommended to follow COVID-related behavior and avoid social gatherings to prevent the spread of any virus. The subvariant doesn't seem to lead to more serious illness, but experts are watchful for any mutations.

via Indiatimes.com|

#covid-19 #health #hybrid-immunity

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Prior Covid infection may not provide full immunity after vaccination, study finds.

A new study co-funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that people who had Covid-19 before being vaccinated may have a weaker immune response to the shots than those who never had the virus, potentially leaving them less protected against reinfection. The study challenges older research that suggested a prior Covid infection enhanced a vaccinated individual's immune response. The findings suggest a Covid infection damages an important immune cell response that is crucial to fighting the virus, which might leave vaccinated individuals with a prior infection less protected. The study highlights the need to develop new vaccine strategies that will specifically boost CD8+ T cell responses in people previously infected with Covid.

via CNBC|

#covid-19 #health #hybrid-immunity