NCI's Research on COVID-19, Vaccines, and Antibodies
NCI's SeroNet studies COVID-19 immune responses, finding neutralizing antibodies last months post-infection or vaccination. Research suggests booster shots may be needed, with ongoing studies to determine protective antibody levels. Cancer patients may have weaker vaccine responses. T cells also play a role in immunity. Vaccines offer some protection against variants, though less against Delta. Serology studies help understand pandemic spread and disparities. SeroNet also explores social science to address vaccine hesitancy.
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NCI's SeroNet studies COVID-19 immune responses, finding neutralizing antibodies last months post-infection or vaccination. Research suggests booster shots may be needed, with ongoing studies to determine protective antibody levels. Cancer patients may have weaker vaccine responses. T cells also play a role in immunity. Vaccines offer some protection against variants, though less against Delta. Serology studies help understand pandemic spread and disparities. SeroNet also explores social science to address vaccine hesitancy.