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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Public health

How Protected Am I Against the Covid Variant JN.1?

JN.1 variant is currently dominating Covid cases in the US, raising questions about the duration of protection from previous infection or vaccination.
Individual factors such as previous infections, vaccination history, and underlying medical conditions can impact susceptibility to reinfection. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

How Risky Are Repeat COVID Infections? What We Know So Far

COVID is here to stay and catching it does not provide permanent immunity.
The long-term consequences of repeatedly getting the virus are still unclear. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Coronavirus FAQ: How long does my post-COVID protection last? When is it booster time?

COVID-19 immunity from infection can last for several months, but reinfection can still occur.
The duration of immunity can be influenced by variants and individual factors such as age and underlying health conditions. [ more ]
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