How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination? Do we need booster shots? 2 immunology experts explain
- Written by: Vasso Apostolopoulos, Professor of Immunology and Associate Provost, Research Partnerships, Victoria University
An important factor in achieving herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is is how long the vaccines protect you.
If a vaccine continues to work well over a long period, it becomes easier to have a significant proportion of the population optimally protected, and in turn suppress or eliminate the disease entirely.
As the...