New Delhi: T cells – a group of immune cells that can fight cells infected with viruses – can have some durable immunity to severe Covid-19 infection, researchers have found after analyzing large-scale data from those who are vaccinated in India so far This, the official source said.
This assumes significance and can eliminate fears that antibodies obtained through infection or vaccination can be less effective from time to time.
“We will soon share data and findings,” said an official, underlines that discussions about recurring vaccination needs or even booster doses may not be so urgent if T cells can provide a certain level of long-term protection.
While T cells may not prevent infection, it will likely make a difference between mild diseases and weight of Covid-19.
The vaccine tracking platform that captures data from those inoculated also provides insight into breakthrough infections, death and hospital admission, the official said.
“We have analyzed data from January to 31 July and quite revealed.
This data can be very useful in framing the public health strategy in the future to combat Covid-19,” he added.
In significant achievements, more than 49 doses of crore from Jab Anti-Covid have been given throughout the country so far.
Scientists also hope that T cells can also be effective or provide immunity to certain variants.