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Natural immunity key in US

USA, Natural immunity key Nationwide Blood Donor Seroprevalence Survey Data, gathered from blood donors Estimates of population, 16 and older, have developed antibodies Vaccination or infection? March 21st 2021 Seroprevalence, 49.1% Over 16 vaccinated, 13.7% Cumulative reported cases, 8.7% Deaths…

Good long term immunity

Duration of Antibody Responses after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (2007) n = 176 SARS-specific antibodies were maintained for an average of 2 years Significant reduction of immunoglobulin G in the third year Covid-19: Do many people have pre-existing immunity? But…

Ireland, vitamin D report

Report on addressing Vitamin D deficiency as a public health measure in Ireland. Vitamin D levels and deficiency with different occupations: a systematic review. Sowah et al. BMC Public Health (2017) 17:519 doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4436-z Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With an…

Vaccination in immune compromise

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for people with weakened immune systems? Professor Ellie Barnes, Oxford University Causes of immunosuppression Auto-immune conditions (e.g. lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease) Genetic conditions Chronic diseases, liver, kidney disease, cancer Post…