07-27-2021, 01:38 PM
(07-23-2021, 01:04 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Right now the data is indicating the antibodies produced by vaccination bind with the spike protein mutations better than the antibodies produced by infection which gives you better protection against mutated strains which could cause a second infection.
That’s why President Trump’s medical team advised him to get vaccinated after previously having Covid and both him and Melania were vaccinated while still at the White House. But, he had to wait awhile after receiving the monoclonal antibodies so they didn’t interfere with his vaccine.
Fair enough. I do remember that. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not against the vaccine at all. In fact, I've been vaccinated. What I am bothered by is the stats generally completely disregard the antibodies an individual may have due to already having the virus. From my perspective, it would likely be better received if they provided information along the lines of:
Vaccine A: XX% effective against Covid variant #
Vaccine B: XX% effective against Covid variant #
Vaccine C: XX% effective against Covid variant #
Natural antibodies from previously having Covid are XX% effective against Covid variant #.
I've heard several folks - some of them family members - indicate that because their chances of survival from Covid are as good as the vaccine due to the treatments that are available today. I know that isn't how statistics work, but providing some stats/data that shows how your changes of not only avoiding the hospital but also surviving with the vaccine or some antibodies from prior infection would be helpful.
