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At least, for vaccinated people, they have better outcomes the first time they come into contact with the virus. After that contact, they'll also have naturally-derived immunity. So the vaccine is a way for people to acquire their natural immunity more safely.

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What you're describing is called vaccine induced immunity or artificial immunity. Natural immunity is from an infection with no vaccines involved. You know, naturally.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33129951/

The vaccine will pre-memorize for antibodies. That’s only one component of a natural immune response, which is wide ranging and more robust.

What does the distinction "natural" vs. "artificial" mean to you?

I would not assume without knowledge of the specifics of the case that either of them is better.

I've provided links to the specifics of this case elsewhere.

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