• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Health Archives

Health Archives

Health News, HealthCare, and Wellness

  • Health News
  • Mental Health
  • Food & Nutrition

Immunity To COVID-19 May Disappear In Few Months

Written by Syeda Aroob Bukhari on July 16, 2020 at 7:17 pm

Face masks, medicines, and lemon slices on a white background

In the United Kingdom, King’s College London found out that the immunity to COVID-19 is short-lived and is likely to disappear in a few months.

The researchers from King’s College London conducted repeated tests of 96 COVID-19 positively tested healthcare workers and patients for the antibodies. According to the study, antibodies against the coronavirus peaked three weeks after the onset of symptoms but also fell rapidly.

The mild cases of coronavirus, the antibodies to the virus were not detected after three months of recovery. However, those who had severe symptoms had higher and long-lasting antibodies in their immune system. Peer-review and analysis of the study are pending to provide evidence and formal approval.

It was suggested that herd immunity (about 70-80% of the population to become infected with coronavirus) and vaccine both would play a role to combat COVID-19. However, there are doubts about herd immunity because it might not last long, and the potential vaccine might require regular boosters to prolong the antibodies.

The findings pointed out that although the immune system has various ways to combat coronavirus, the seasonal waves of coronavirus are expected, considering the low antibody count. Dr. Katie Doores lecturer from King’s College London and author of the study said,

“Infection tends to give you the best-case scenario for antibody response, so if your infection is giving you the antibody levels that wane in two to three months, the vaccine will potentially do the same thing.”

She also added that,

“People may need boosting, and one-shot might not be sufficient.”

The World Health Organization had also notified that people who recover from coronavirus are not necessarily immune for a life-time and might get infected again.

Also Read: Russia Completes the Clinical Trials Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Also Read: COVID-19: Experts From Spain Doubt Herd Immunity

The researchers and health care professionals have suggested further research to determine the course of immunity and to have more than enough vaccinations available, considering the inefficacy of herd immunity for coronavirus.

Dr. Stephen Griffin also commented that,

“Vaccines in development will either need to generate stronger and longer-lasting protection compared to natural infection, or they may need to be given regularly.”

Last Modified: July 16, 2020 Filed Under: Health News

You May Also Like

Children wearing masks to protect themselves from Coronavirus
How to Keep Your Children Safe From Coronavirus at Schools
Image of Honey jar with honeycomb on a solid surface with herbs
Honey Beats Antibiotics For Treatment Of Cough And Cold
Image of a woman practicing meditation relaxation therapy
Meditation Relaxation Therapy Helps In The Treatment Of Sleep Paralysis
Image of Covid-19 vaccine and injections
Russia Becomes First Country In The World To Approve COVID-19 Vaccine
Image of a brown colored dog on a light background
Trained Dogs Can Identify People With COVID-19, Study Says
Image of human brain model in laboratory
Blood Test Could Assist In Diagnosis Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Says

About Syeda Aroob Bukhari

Enthusiastic Human Resource Planner, Passionate for sketching, painting, and an experimental Artist.


Twitter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Syed Abdul Basit says

    July 27, 2020 at 9:49 AM

    We pray for all the medical research centres working day and night for the vaccine and this article is a very helpful update related to COVID-19

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Follow Health Archives

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Recent Posts

  • Stress: Types, Causes, Symptoms, And Management
  • Benefits of Healthy Foods Rich in Antioxidants
  • 9 Natural Remedies For Dark Circles And Eye Bags
  • Turmeric: Health Benefits And Nutritional Components
  • Vitamin D and Calcium Food Sources
  • How to Keep Your Children Safe From Coronavirus at Schools
  • Papaya Fruit: Health Benefits and Nutritional Components
  • Honey Beats Antibiotics For Treatment Of Cough And Cold

© 2021 GameBird Media, Inc · All Rights Reserved.

Health Archives is your source for trustworthy health news,
healthcare, medical news, fitness, nutrition, diseases, physical and mental well-being.
We provide you with the latest news and useful insights about health, straight from the health sector.

Our Sister Sites: NoobSpace · TechTout · WPSack

HEALTH ARCHIVES IS A DIGITAL PUBLISHER AND DOES NOT OFFER MEDICAL OR PERSONAL HEALTH ADVICE.
The content or information available on the website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. Always consult your doctor. Read more

Say hi@healtharchives.org

  • About
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Information Disclaimers
  • Contact Us