However, immunity conveyed by vaccines that target conserved components is likely to last longer than immunity from natural infection A longer durability of neutralization efficacy would slow the emergence of escape variants. While it can last for months or even years, natural immunity can also wane, especially in the face of new variants or mutations of pathogens Vaccination boosts immunity and can extend protection, particularly with additional booster doses. While vaccines play a role in disease prevention, natural immunity offers unique benefits that shouldn’t be overlooked Let’s dive into what makes these two types of immunity distinct and why the conversation matters.
Exploring this disparity is one approach to developing more durable protection vaccines.
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