[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

News from the last few days (not being trumpeted loudly even though its important... But I guess the reason is obvious) is that catching & recovering from Covid, even with very mild symptoms, is just as effective as the vaccines at giving lasting immunity (90%) so one way or another yes it will be over... Really the vaccines vs infections race is now about what damage is done in the meantime in terms of avoidable deaths, swamped health services, etc.

I read that immunity was 5 months only?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I read that immunity was 5 months only?

My brother and his family had it and he was told 12 weeks. How long does the vaccine give you

[bots]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I read that immunity was 5 months only?

i think it was at least 5 months. I think there will be a large variation person to person, so it will just be a guide

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I read that immunity was 5 months only?

At least 6 months in the study they've done but that's because the study started 6 months ago - levels of antibodies present at 6 months suggest they are likely to still be high enough to prevent infection after years. This has been (quietly) breaking over thale last 48 hours or so. Like I said, I very much understand the reason it's not the big bold front page headline.

Its also just after initial study but very promising results.