CDC Says Immunity, From Vaccine and COVID-19 Infection, Lasts Six Months.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says immunity from vaccines and COVID-19 infections last at least 6 months.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says immunity from vaccines and COVID-19 infections last at least 6 months.
The research compares infection induced immunity to immunity induced by vaccination.
Although antibodies are naturally generated in response to COVID-19, experts say vaccination offers the strongest, most consistent antibody response.
Some argue that those recently infected with the virus have less need to be vaccinated.
The CDC says data is still insufficient in regards to infection-induced immunity in people with mild infections and children.
Substantial immunologic evidence and a growing body of epidemiologic evidence indicate that vaccination after infection significantly enhances protection and further reduces risk of reinfection, which lays the foundation for CDC recommendations.
, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Via statement.
Substantial immunologic evidence and a growing body of epidemiologic evidence indicate that vaccination after infection significantly enhances protection and further reduces risk of reinfection, which lays the foundation for CDC recommendations.
, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Via statement.
The agency continued to implore everyone to get vaccinated, as it remains unclear how long natural immunity can last.
COVID-19 has been attributed to 5 million deaths across the globe.
Experts agree, being vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself