More or Less: Behind the Stats Does catching covid give you more immunity than being vaccinated?
Dec 12, 2021
Explore the hot debate over COVID-19 immunity as experts break down claims about natural infection offering superior protection compared to vaccines. Dive into the complexities of interpreting key studies, including one that sparked controversy with its surprising findings. Uncover the findings of UK research that highlight similar protective effects from both immunity sources while cautioning against risks of natural infection. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes vaccination as the safest path to immunity in the ongoing fight against the virus.
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Mace's Claim on Immunity
- US Congresswoman Nancy Mace claimed on Fox News that natural COVID immunity is superior to vaccine immunity.
- This claim is based on a study from Israel, sparking curiosity about its accuracy.
Israeli Study's Contradictions
- The Israeli study's finding contradicts other research, which generally doesn't show this large benefit of natural immunity.
- Even within the Israeli study, different models yielded varying estimates, not just the highlighted '27 times' figure.
Study Biases
- The quoted '27 times' figure is an outlier within the Israeli study and not representative of its overall findings.
- Biases in testing access and behavior likely influence the results, making the groups incomparable.