Re:Pfizer 91% effective in updated data, protective against ...
by yyyk on Thursday April 01, 2021 @08:47PM
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There are benefits for recovering patients to get a single shot.
First, it seems that natural immunity is a bit inferior to the mRNA vaccines ('only' 80% protection for people at your age[0]). Second, a single shot offers better protection against the SA variant which can apparently escape the immune reaction of some people who were previously ill[1]. A second shot is apparently unnecessary[2].
Local guideline is to wait a few months following recovery (there are concerns a too early vaccination will lead to immune overreaction) and then get a single shot.
First, it seems that natural immunity is a bit inferior to the mRNA vaccines ('only' 80% protection for people at your age[0]). Second, a single shot offers better protection against the SA variant which can apparently escape the immune reaction of some people who were previously ill[1]. A second shot is apparently unnecessary[2].
Local guideline is to wait a few months following recovery (there are concerns a too early vaccination will lead to immune overreaction) and then get a single shot.
[0] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6...
[1] https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/health/new-sa-covid-19-varia...
[2] https://www.businessinsider.com/people-who-had-covid-19-need...