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re: What purposes does the vaccine serve for people that have beaten covid?
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:14 pm to Jack Daniel
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:14 pm to Jack Daniel
To get into LSU games
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Posted on 8/27/21 at 11:48 pm to Epic Cajun
I wish I knew. I was just linking the CDC statement on the issue.
Posted on 8/28/21 at 12:01 am to Jack Daniel
In order to know this, one would need to have a Ig Antibody quantitative lab value to assess their antibodies. Once the level is assessed, then you’ll know if vaccination is appropriate. Everyone is different. I’ve had a husband and wife come in for evaluation 6 months post covid and she had < 50.0 Au/ml while he had > 270 Au/ml.
Posted on 8/28/21 at 12:04 am to jchamil
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than getting a shot of the watered down virus
This is not even a close approximation of any of the 3 US vaccines.
The main issue between the vaccines and natural infection is the vaccines will elicit a less variable immune response across individuals due to the even dosing. The immune response to a natural infection can vary quite significantly. One could have a very mild case where only the innate immune response is activated and enough to fight off the virus and others will activate the adaptive immune systems so you get a specific immune response. This will vary from individual to individual. AFAIK there have not been any significant studies in this area and while tests are available which give a better picture than just an antibody test they are not widely used post COVID infection.
Posted on 8/28/21 at 6:00 am to oob02
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Possible / likely reason? Moderna is simply a bigger inoculation.
But the other difference is that Moderna gives the 2nd dose after four weeks, vs three weeks with Pfizer. And we're learning that more of a delay between doses produces stronger immunity.
But to OP's original question: there are now several studies showing that natural immunity + one shot gives the strongest protection of anything. If I'd had COVID, I would only get one shot, though. If I got a 2nd shot, it would only be for stuff like foreign travel or Saints games, etc.
Posted on 8/28/21 at 7:22 am to GRIZZ
My recent story is interesting. Went to get a rapid Covid test a week and a half ago because I had last minute plans for dinner in the city. Just wanted to get negative test since I’m not vaccinated and do not intend to get the vaccine. Take the test, the doctor comes in and asks me if I’ve been exposed to anyone with Covid. I respond not that I’m aware of. He says why are you tested positive for Covid.
Then he proceeds to say that clearly I don’t have it, all vitals are perfectly normal and suggested he orders an antibody test. Goes on to complain about how terrible the rapid tests are. I had Covid back in December and my only symptom was that I lost my taste and smell for a few days. So I said sure, I’d be interested to see if I have any antibodies left. Got my results back yesterday and no antibodies.
So I guess, now I’m wondering if I did have COVID or not. Not that it matters, still not getting the vaccine.
Then he proceeds to say that clearly I don’t have it, all vitals are perfectly normal and suggested he orders an antibody test. Goes on to complain about how terrible the rapid tests are. I had Covid back in December and my only symptom was that I lost my taste and smell for a few days. So I said sure, I’d be interested to see if I have any antibodies left. Got my results back yesterday and no antibodies.
So I guess, now I’m wondering if I did have COVID or not. Not that it matters, still not getting the vaccine.
Posted on 8/28/21 at 8:38 am to Jack Daniel
It’s not about health, it’s about $$$$$$$$$
Posted on 8/28/21 at 8:42 am to LoveThatMoney
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Natural immunity has been shown to last only 3 months or so, so it extends immunity.
Can someone explain why the natural immunity to this only lasts for 3 months but the natural immunity to EVERY OTHER VIRUS KNOWN TO MAN lasts longer than 3 months?
Posted on 8/28/21 at 8:45 am to PentagonTiger
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You could have covid and be good with antibodies and such for >1 year
The absence of antibodies does not mean you don’t have immunity to a virus
Posted on 8/28/21 at 8:58 am to Jack Daniel
Because natural immunity is fleeting...
I'm also against forced vaccines.
I'm also against forced vaccines.
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