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Re:Three quarters of infected in Massachusetts outbreak were... by spfzero on Saturday July 31, 2021 @04:52PM (#28021445)
At least, for vaccinated people, they have better outcomes the first time they come into contact with the virus. After that contact, they'll also have naturally-derived immunity. So the vaccine is a way for people to acquire their natural immunity more safely.
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Re:Three quarters of infected in Massachusetts outbreak were... by didjathinkmess on Saturday July 31, 2021 @05:06PM (#28021559)
What you're describing is called vaccine induced immunity or artificial immunity. Natural immunity is from an infection with no vaccines involved. You know, naturally.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33129951/

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Re:Three quarters of infected in Massachusetts outbreak were... by SideburnsOfDoom on Monday August 02, 2021 @04:29AM (#28034217)
What does the distinction "natural" vs. "artificial" mean to you?

I would not assume without knowledge of the specifics of the case that either of them is better.

I've provided links to the specifics of this case elsewhere.

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Re:Three quarters of infected in Massachusetts outbreak were... by spfzero on Sunday August 01, 2021 @01:42AM (#28024071)
The vaccine will pre-memorize for antibodies. That’s only one component of a natural immune response, which is wide ranging and more robust.
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