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But this was only based on the spike protein. Natural immunity targets far more locations than just the spike. Whereas the Pfizer vaccine only targets that spi
by beerandt 5y ago
But this was only based on the spike protein.
Natural immunity targets far more locations than just the spike. Whereas the Pfizer vaccine only targets that spike.
So it presents a scenario with crippled natural immunity vs the full capabilities of the mRNA vaccine.
Which means in this "super mutant" scenario, the mRNA will always need natural immunity be effective, but natural immunity will only need vaccination if both the spike is mutated as described, and if non-spike targets are also mutated to be resistant.
Which is far more unlikely than the already unlikely "super mutant" spike.