Is it better to gain immunity through exposure to covid-19 or through a vaccine? With natural immunity, which is the protection we get after being infected with a virus, the immune response can be variable. The vaccinations currently available in the U.S. have been shown to effectively stimulate antibodies against the virus’ spike protein. Both immunity from natural infection and vaccination stimulate a T-cell response that will hopefully provide you with protection from the virus for a longer time. On the other hand, we do know that the vaccine is very protective.

Source: Washington Post July 16, 2021 06:56 UTC