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Maybe you missed the news that naturally acquired antibodies aren't necessarily effective against further variants.[0] I wouldn't be so glib about hoping that m
by zuminator 5y ago
Maybe you missed the news that naturally acquired antibodies aren't necessarily effective against further variants.[0] I wouldn't be so glib about hoping that millions get infected. If it turns out that Omicron is decidedly less deadly than the prior mutations, that of itself will shape policy decisions toward fewer restrictions. But if it's as deadly or more deadly, our best option is for a slow spread so we have time to revise our treatments as needed without unnecessary loss of life.
[0] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/world/africa/virus-omicron-variant-reinfection.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/world/africa/virus-omicro...
- unmole 5y agoPrior Infection Is Little Defense Against Virus Variant, Scientists Say claims the NYT based on a study that found thet 2.7% of subjects might have been reinfected.
- peteradio 5y agoFrom where does NYT derive that conclusion?
- sliken 5y agoI follow medcram on youtube, he's a doctor and dives into COVID related topics. He gives his opinion, and provides sources on the papers he references. Generally the research presented made a case that getting COVID provided better protection than the vaccines, until Delta. Similarly Omicron seems to have a higher breakthrough rate for vaccinated folks than the previous variants.