A Complementary Union of SARS-CoV2 Natural and Vaccine Induced Immune Responses.

ABSTRACT: Our understanding of the immune responses that follow SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination has progressed considerably since the COVID-19 pandemic was first declared on the 11^th of March in 2020. Recovery from infection is associated with the development of protective immune responses, although over time these become less effective against new emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. Consequently, reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 variants is not infrequent and has contributed to the ongoing pandemic. COVID-19 vaccines have had a tremendous impact on reducing infection and particularly the number of deaths associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, waning of vaccine induced immunity plus the emergence of new variants has necessitated the use of boosters to maintain the benefits of vaccinatio

SUBMITTER: Torresi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9326230 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature