Dr. Barry Dworkin

Still too early in the pandemic to determine how long immunity lasts after initial infection.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 16, 2020

Source:

Covid-19 immunity from antibodies may last only months, UK study suggests

Reference:

Longitudinal evaluation and decline of antibody responses in SARS-CoV-2 infection

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