Study: One dose of vaccine may be enough for people who had COVID-19

The results of a new study suggest that people who have recovered from the coronavirus may only need a single dose of the vaccine to develop the same level of immunity as those who receive two doses.

Like the New York Times reportsFlorian Krammer, study author and virologist at Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai, said he believes one stroke would be enough for people who have already contracted and recovered from COVID-19.

“It would also save individuals unnecessary pain when taking the second dose, and it would release additional doses of the vaccine,” Krammer said.

Krammer’s study found that coronavirus survivors had much higher antibody levels after receiving two doses of the vaccine compared to those who did not contract COVID-19. The study of 231 people vaccinated included 83 people who contracted the virus.

The study also found that people who previously had the coronavirus were more likely to experience unpleasant symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, and chills after receiving their first dose of the vaccine.

While some scientists agree with Krammer’s claim, others are not convinced, the Times notes.

University of Pennsylvania Institute of Immunology director E. John Wherry told the newspaper he would like to see data suggesting that the antibodies seen in the study actually prevented the coronavirus from replicating. .

“Just because an antibody binds to part of the virus doesn’t mean it’s going to protect you from infection,” Wherry said.

Some health officials have argued that the United States should prioritize injecting the first vaccine into as many arms as possible.

But Anthony FauciAnthony FauciBloomberg: More Americans Received At Least One Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Than Test Positive Biden Officials Defend Two-Dose Strategy Amid Fears Of Variants Watch Live: The Response Team White House coronavirus briefing MORE, the country’s leading infectious disease expert, said getting a second dose should be a priority.

“Getting people who received their first doses to receive their second dose will always be the first priority,” said Fauci.

The Biden administration argued that two doses of the vaccine should be given, although it also urged healthcare providers not to be too careful with keeping the second doses of the vaccine in reserve.