MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health advised the public against getting antibody tests after COVID-19 vaccination after local experts said these may cause unnecessary worry over the effectiveness of jabs. “The DOH does not recommend antibody testing to confirm if you are protected against COVID-19 after vaccination,” Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a statement sent to reporters Wednesday. Related Stories Experts advise against antibody testing after vaccination“A negative antibody test does not mean that the COVID-19 vaccine did not work,” she added. Vergeire stressed the United States Centers for Disease and Prevention does not recommend antibody testing to assess immunity to COVID-19 following vaccination or to determine the need for inoculation in an unvaccinated person. Local experts told the House health committee Wednesday that antibody tests typically do not paint a full picture of immunity against COVID-19.

Source: Philippine Star June 02, 2021 03:11 UTC