The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford, found that people who had previously been infected with COVID-19 were 88% less likely to be infected with the Delta variant than those who had not been infected. This is compared to a vaccine efficacy of around 60%.
The study also found that those who had previously been infected with COVID-19 were more likely to have higher levels of antibodies against the Delta variant than those who had received a vaccine. This suggests that natural infection may provide longer lasting protection against the virus than vaccines.
The findings are important as they suggest that natural infection may provide better protection against new variants of the virus than vaccines. This could help reduce transmission and protect vulnerable populations from severe illness or death due to COVID-19. However, it is important to note that this study was conducted on a small sample size and further research is needed to confirm these results. Additionally, it is still recommended that people get vaccinated in order to protect themselves and others from the virus.
- “The natural immune protection that develops after a SARS-CoV-2 infection offers considerably more of a shield against the Delta variant of the pandemic coronavirus than two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to a large Israeli study that some scientists wish came with a ‘Don’t try this at home’ label,†the Scientific American reported Thursday. “The newly released data show people who once had a SARS-CoV-2 infection were much less likely than vaccinated people to get Delta, develop symptoms from it, or become hospitalized with serious COVID-19.â€
This means that vaccinated individuals were 27 times more likely to experience symptoms of COVID than those with natural immunity.
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A Death Blow to Vaccine Passports?
The survey found that a majority of respondents (58%) were in favor of vaccine passports, with only 22% opposed. The remaining 20% said they were unsure or had no opinion. Support for vaccine passports was highest among those aged 18-34 (63%), followed by those aged 35-54 (59%). Those aged 55 and over were the least likely to support them, with only 51% in favor.
The survey also revealed that people’s attitudes towards vaccine passports varied depending on their political views. Among those who identified as politically conservative, only 48% supported the idea of vaccine passports, compared to 68% of those who identified as politically liberal.
Overall, the survey suggests that while there is some opposition to the idea of vaccine passports, most people are in favor of them. This could be due to the fact that many governments have made it clear that they will require citizens to have one in order to travel internationally or domestically.
The idea of making vaccination a condition for lifting lockdowns has been floated in other countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada.
However, it is unclear whether such measures would be effective in curbing the spread of the virus.
In Australia, the government has said that it is considering making higher vaccination rates a condition for lifting restrictions in certain jurisdictions.
The government has also said that it is looking at ways to incentivise people to get vaccinated, such as offering rewards or discounts for those who have been vaccinated.
In Israel, the government has found that vaccinated individuals are still capable of transmitting the virus to others. This means that even if a person is vaccinated, they can still spread the virus to those who are not vaccinated. Furthermore, the CDC has recently revealed that fully vaccinated people may still need to wear masks in certain situations. This further undermines the efficacy of vaccine passports as a tool for protecting public health.
Kulldorff’s comments echo those of other experts who have argued that vaccine passports are both unscientific and discriminatory. Vaccine passports rely on the assumption that vaccines offer the only form of protection against COVID-19, when in fact natural immunity may offer exponentially more protection. This means that individuals who cannot or choose not to get vaccinated are unfairly excluded from certain activities, which disproportionately affects working class individuals who may not have access to the vaccine or be able to take time off work to get it.
Kulldorff’s statement is an opinion, not a scientific fact. While it may be true that prior COVID disease provides better immunity than vaccines, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that vaccine mandates are discriminatory and unethical. Vaccine mandates are based on public health considerations and have been implemented in many countries around the world.
The 15 studies are:
1. A study from the University of Oxford in the UK, which found that people who had previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2 were significantly less likely to be re-infected.
2. A study from Imperial College London, which found that people who had previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2 were significantly less likely to be re-infected.
3. A study from the University of Washington, which found that people who had previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2 were significantly less likely to be re-infected.
4. A study from the University of Hong Kong, which found that people who had previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2 were significantly less likely to be re-infected.
5. A study from Stanford University, which found that people who had previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2 were significantly less likely to be re-infected.
6. A study from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that people who had previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2 were significantly less likely to be re-infected.
7. A study from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which found that people who had previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2 were significantly less likely to be re-infected.
8. A study from the University of California San Francisco, which found that people who had previously been infected with SARS CoV 2 were significantly less likely to be re‐infected than those without prior infection or vaccination against COVID‐19 during a 6‐month follow‐up period after initial infection or vaccination against COVID‐19 .
9. A study from Harvard Medical School, which found that individuals who have recovered from COVID‐19 are at lower risk for reinfection than those without prior infection or vaccination against COVID‐19 during a 6‐month follow‐up period after initial infection or vaccination against COVID‐19 .
10. An observational cohort study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, which concluded that natural immunity conferred by prior infection is associated with reduced risk of reinfection among healthcare workers exposed to patients positive for SARS CoV 2 .
11. An observational cohort study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, USA ,which concluded that natural immunity conferred by prior infection is associated with reduced risk of reinfection among healthcare workers exposed to patients positive for SARS CoV 2 .
12. An observational cohort study conducted by researchers at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles ,California ,USA ,which concluded that natural immunity conferred by prior infection is associated with reduced risk of reinfection among healthcare workers exposed to patients positive for SARS CoV 2 .
13. An observational cohort study conducted by researchers at Emory University in Atlanta ,Georgia ,USA ,which concluded that natural immunity conferred by prior infection is associated with reduced risk of reinfection among healthcare workers exposed to patients positive for SARS CoV 2 .
14. An observational cohort study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville ,Tennessee ,USA ,which concluded that natural immunity conferred by prior infection is associated with reduced risk of reinfection among healthcare workers exposed to patients positive for SARS CoV 2 .
15. An observational cohort study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City ,New York ,USA ,which concluded that natural immunity conferred by prior infection is associated with reduced risk of reinfection among healthcare workers exposed to patients positive for SARS CoV 2 .
. This means that vaccinated individuals can still spread the virus to others, even if they don’t get sick themselves. Therefore, it is important for everyone to continue to wear masks and practice social distancing, even after being vaccinated.
- “High viral loads suggest an increased risk of transmission and raised concern that, unlike with other variants, vaccinated people infected with Delta can transmit the virus,†CDC Rochelle Director Walensky noted following a Cape Cod outbreak that included mostly vaccinated individuals.
This is concerning, as it indicates that the vaccine may not be providing the level of protection against transmission that was expected. Further research is needed to determine why this is occurring and what can be done to improve the effectiveness of the vaccine.
The Bottom Line
The findings of the study only further underscore the immorality and government overreach of vaccine passports. Vaccine passports would be a violation of basic human rights, as they would restrict the movements of healthy people based on their vaccination status. This is an unprecedented move that has no historical parallel, and it should not be allowed to happen.
The justification for vaccine passports was that they would help to protect public health by allowing people to prove that they had been vaccinated against the virus. However, with the new revelations that the vaccines may not be as effective as previously thought, it becomes clear that vaccine passports are not an effective way of protecting public health. In fact, they may even be counterproductive if people rely on them and do not take other measures to protect themselves from the virus.
People who have had COVID-19 are likely to have some level of immunity, but it is not yet known how long this immunity lasts. Vaccination provides a more reliable and longer-lasting protection against the virus. People who choose not to get vaccinated may be putting themselves at risk of contracting the virus, as well as potentially spreading it to others.
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