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rgbbtc4lifeon SARS-CoV-2 infection induces long-lived bone marrow plasma cells in humans

More evidence that natural immunity to covid is the best form of immunity.

The responsible way to roll out the vaccination program would have been to test for covid antibodies first. Those with existing antibodies have no business taking an experimental vaccine they don't need.

rgbbtc4lifeon Antibody levels highly predictive of immune protection from symptomatic Covid

If the vaccine is truly 95% effective in preventing infection, how did 9 fully vaccinated Yankees players all contract the virus?

rgbbtc4lifeon Antibody levels highly predictive of immune protection from symptomatic Covid

Natural antibodies target several proteins: https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2021/05/18/human-antibodies-ta...

Natural immunity robust and long lasting: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/17/health/coronavirus-immuni...

Killer t cell importance: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00367-7

rgbbtc4lifeon Antibody levels highly predictive of immune protection from symptomatic Covid

The people achieving immunity through vaccination are at a huge disadvantage compared to those with natural immunity. As shown in research from the other day, natural antibodies target several proteins and more of the spike protein than Pfizer immunity does. Additionally, natural immunity stimulates both the innate immune response and killer T cell response.

I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing ADE among vaccinated individuals - there's a good chance their antibodies will be non neutralizing when challenged with live virus a year from now.

Also, it appears governments are motivated to hide information about the vaccine. It's come out the CDC is performing PCR testing for vaccinated individuals with a lower cycle count than for the unvaccinated. There's no reason to trust anything coming out of the CDC with regards to vaccination.