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I would assume something like with the influenza vaccine, where you have immunity to i think around 70% of currently available virus mutations, if the vaccine w
by carlmr 6y ago
I would assume something like with the influenza vaccine, where you have immunity to i think around 70% of currently available virus mutations, if the vaccine works.
- usrusr 6y agoThat's a percentage on a different axis. Influenza is a diverse family of related viruses and strains vary much more than those of SARS-COV-2. No surprise given the very different time since taking foot in humans, and in addition to that (I think, working on weak knowledge here) that influenza is even part of a group of viruses that is prone to create mashup versions of itself when two strains meet in the same host. Think Dangermouse, Grey Album.
- carlmr 6y agoI'm explaining a concept, nothing specific to the flu or covid. I'm just saying how you can have a single person that's 90% immune to something vs. Having 90% of people immune against one strain of a virus.