Prof. Dr. Yong Phuwarawan, Head of Virology Graduate Center Department of Pediatric Clinic Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Facebook post Yong Poovorawan stated that COVID-19 vaccine immunity is caused by vaccination. compared to infection
It is of great interest to study
The infected has a chance to be seriously ill and hospitalized. compared to vaccine side effects
vaccine-induced immunity measured at doses much higher than infectious ones Because it uses a large amount of antigens, especially mRNA.
Infection in nature can build immunity well.
Interesting data emerges from a study in America (Journal of American Journal of Public Health, 2023;113:96-104).
Who received the vaccine and who was infected after a long follow-up. It has been found that those who have been vaccinated are more likely to become infected than those who were previously infected
Severity of disease among those reinfected versus those infected after vaccination. found opposite Those who are reinfected or infected after the initial infection are more severe. Infected people after vaccination, i.e. sick in hospital. severe illness or death than those who have been vaccinated and are infected
This information shows the importance of vaccination. even if already infected There is a reason to receive the vaccine in the next dose. leaving a reasonable amount of time after infection especially for more than 6 months
