Tag: antibodies

13 Reasons Why COVID-19 Cases and Deaths May Increase Again

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Update Jan 12, 2023: I added another reason. SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern developed resistance to interferon as the pandemic progressed. Much new information came out recently about SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, the antivirals prescribed for it, and its “vaccines.” This article aims to increase awareness that SARS-CoV-2 reinfections can happen no matter if they have…

Natural immunity vs. Pfizer BNT162b2 vs. Coronavac

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

The study, Comparison of the immunogenicity of BNT162b2 and CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccines in Hong Kong, was published in the peer-reviewed journal Respirology. The two injections are different. The Pfizer BNT162b2  uses the modified RNA technology enclosed in a lipid nanoparticle. In contrast, the Coronavac uses an old vaccine technology using inactivated viruses that cannot replicate…