Delaying second doses of COVID-19 vaccines should reduce case numbers in the near term. But the longer-term case burden and the potential for evolution of viral “escape” from immunity will depend on the robustness of immune responses generated by natural…
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Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what a doctor says
"If someone is planning to get pregnant, it is recommended that they discuss COVID-19 vaccination with their obstetrician," suggests Dr Anjali Kumar of CK Birla Hospital. Ever since the pandemic started, there have been many questions about the vaccine —…
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Incentivizing vaccine adherence: Could it be the key to achieving herd immunity?
As the United States struggles to control record-breaking increases in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, the roll-out of two approved vaccines offers tremendous hope for saving lives and curbing the pandemic. To achieve success, however, experts estimate that at least 70…
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Expert tips to keep kids warm and healthy during winter
One of the major struggles every mother faces is the immunity issues for their kids By Dr Sanjay Wazir As the temperatures begin to drop, sleeping in cosy blankets and dressing up in warm jackets won’t be enough for your…
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Covid vaccine: Dr Hilary shares latest immunity forecast on coronavirus Oxford vaccine
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Coronavirus vaccine developments are coming thick and fast, raising hopes that COVID-19 – the viral disease sweeping…
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Covid-19 reinfection casts doubt on virus immunity: study
COVID-19 patients may experience more severe symptoms the second time they are infected, according to research released Tuesday confirming it is possible to catch the potentially deadly disease more than once. A study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal…
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Researchers hypothesize coronavirus immunity from dengue exposure
CDC: New airborne transmission guidance was ‘draft version’ posted by mistaken Fox News’ Steve Harrigan reports on CDC correction on coronavirus guideline. A new study suggests a mosquito-borne illness called dengue may afford some immunity against coronavirus. Researchers at Duke University…
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Lasting immunity to coronavirus reported in early studies
(HealthDay)—Scientists say they are seeing signs of lasting immunity to the coronavirus, even in those who only experience mild symptoms of COVID-19. A slew of studies show that disease-fighting antibodies, as well as B-cells and T-cells that can recognize the…
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Why do we develop lifelong immunity to some diseases, but not others?
Some diseases, like the measles, infect us once and usually grant us immunity for life. For others, like the flu, we have to get vaccinated year after year. So why do we develop lifelong immunity to some diseases but not…
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Coronavirus: China millennials drink milk to boost immunity
One debate fuelled by the virus is about whether to have steamed buns and congee (porridge) for breakfast, or milk and toast. It’s a serious question in China, where the government is pushing people to drink milk to get more…
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