Pro. Dr. Agam Vora, Chest Physician, Vora Clinic Mumbai shared, “While the SARS-CoV-2 virus is still around, with rapid vaccination, people are returning to work, schools and regaining some semblance of normalcy. are doing. Of course there is a constant conversation on the status of immunity after the vaccination dose has been completed. Immunity levels can be determined by antibody testing at least 14 days after the second dose. It is also important to talk about the need for a booster dose, and work is underway on this aspect as well. While vaccines are effective in preventing serious infections and mortality, they are not 100 percent effective in preventing the acquisition or transmission of the virus, especially with decreased immunity over time. Testing for antibody levels can help understand your body’s immune status which in turn can help determine the need for a booster dose, especially in more vulnerable or at-risk populations.
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