Covid Antibodies Fade Rapidly: Report

Covid Antibodies Fade Rapidly: Report

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The video discusses the efficacy of vaccines and the concept of herd immunity, referencing research from the New England Journal of Medicine. It highlights concerns about the durability of vaccine-induced immunity, noting that antibody levels in patients can decline rapidly. The video also mentions a study from King's College of London, which found that antibody levels may become undetectable within three months post-infection. Despite this, the body can form other immune responses, such as T cells, which help combat the virus. The need for further studies to determine immunity thresholds is emphasized.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the research from the New England Journal of Medicine suggest about vaccine immunity?

It is ineffective against mild symptoms.

It guarantees herd immunity.

It may not offer long-lasting immunity.

It provides long-lasting immunity.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was observed about antibody levels in the study mentioned?

They increased rapidly after infection.

They were unaffected by the virus.

They remained constant over time.

They fell rapidly over time.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How did the antibody levels change compared to the SARS virus?

They remained stable.

They decreased more slowly.

They decreased at the same rate.

They decreased more quickly.

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What additional immune response does the body form besides antibodies?

B cells

Platelets

T cells

Red blood cells

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What is the significance of the T cells mentioned in the study?

They help in producing antibodies.

They cause the virus to mutate.

They assist in hunting for the virus.

They are responsible for mild symptoms.