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Yeah, but those are PCR tests, not antibody tests. There's a massive difference between the two, with the former trying to see if you're likely infected and the
by eganist 5y ago
Yeah, but those are PCR tests, not antibody tests. There's a massive difference between the two, with the former trying to see if you're likely infected and the latter to measure an aspect of immunity.
Getting constant PCR testing is useful in that it'll help you reduce your own likelihood of transmitting the virus, which helps everyone.
- vmception 5y agoI’m aware they are different and didn't feel the need to qualify that as I think the point being made is very clear: Pay for data and fortification if you want and can, no matter what anyone else can practically do Compare yourself to yourself, not gen pop
- fragmede 5y agoKnowing that my antibodies have waned, and thus I'm more susceptible to infection is useful information for not getting everyone around me sick as well though. If I blindly go indoors to large events unmasked while believing I'm fully vaccinated, but it turns out my immunity has waned, you could (depending on how you're also behaving/interacting with the world) catch it from me before I'd pop positive PCR test.
- eganist 5y ago> Knowing that my antibodies have waned, and thus I'm more susceptible to infection So I guess this is the point I was making with my original comment when I mentioned a "nebulous benefit for a select few ." Here's a good lay primer on immunity. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/09/waning-immunity-not-crisis-right-now/619965/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/09/waning-i... Now, if it turns out you're a medical or osteopathic doctor, apologies in advance since I can't verify your qualifications; I'm still holding firm to my position because it's how I was instructed. And if you're not, then the link above will be helpful.