The so-called hybrid immunity that develops after a previous illness and vaccination is a more effective strategy for protecting against reinfection than vaccines themselves. Indian scientists came to this conclusion.
India is witnessing another wave of coronavirus, the infection rate in the country is skyrocketing. Local scientists and doctors are looking for ways to protect the huge population. A new study has shown once again that so-called hybrid immunity provides a more powerful level of protection against breakthrough infections than vaccines alone. Hybrid immunity is called immunity, which appears after a disease and vaccination, and breakthrough infections are called infections that affect people after vaccinations.
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The study also showed that the likelihood of infection at any time is significantly reduced in people with hybrid immunity than in those whose immunity was formed through vaccinations. On the other hand, observations of healthcare workers have confirmed what was already well known – elevated levels of antibodies after vaccination are no guarantee against future infections. There is no correlation between high levels of antibodies and infection rates.
Hybrid immunity is better at protecting against coronavirus
However, hybrid immunity has been associated with high levels of neutralizing antibodies and greater protection against infections than on its own vaccines. This observation is limited only to India, which has its own specific characteristics, and more research is needed to definitively confirm the ability of hybrid immunity to provide the best protection. However, earlier scientists from other countries came to similar conclusions. (READ MORE)