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CDC Finds Natural Immunity Offers Better Protection Against Reinfection

Natural immunity (from prior infection) was found to be 6 times stronger during the delta wave than vaccination according to a new report.

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Data are limited regarding the risks for SARS-CoV-2 infection and hospitalization after COVID-19 vaccination and previous infection.

What is added by this report?

During May–November 2021, case and hospitalization rates were highest among persons who were unvaccinated without a previous diagnosis. 

Before Delta became the predominant variant in June, case rates were higher among persons who survived a previous infection than persons who were vaccinated alone. 

By early October, persons who survived a previous infection had lower case rates than persons who were vaccinated alone.

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