Innately Immune
New data suggest that children are less susceptible to severe COVID-19 because they have a stronger innate immune response than adults.
Gertrud Rey
Heterologous Vaccine Regimens Might be Better
A heterologous vaccine regimen consisting of a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine induces a stronger immune response than a regimen consisting of two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine-Induced Antibody Immunity
It is slowly becoming clear that the immunity induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is of overall better quality than that induced by COVID-19.
When Viruses Collide with Parasitic Worms
Infection with some parasitic worms may lead to an impaired immune response against pathogenic infections by other parasites, bacteria, and some viruses.
Are the SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines Safe for Pregnant and Lactating People?
Accumulating data suggest that SARS-CoV-2 vaccination of pregnant and lactating people is safe and beneficial for both mother and child.
One and Done
On February 27, 2021, the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for a one-dose SARS-CoV-2 vaccine developed by Janssen Pharmaceutica, a Belgium-based division of Johnson & Johnson.