Episode Details

Shane Crotty returns to TWiV to review the immunology of COVID-19, including differences between infection and vaccination, increased breadth of antibodies after infection followed by vaccination, the roles of T cells, and whether booster vaccinations are needed.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker

Guest: Shane Crotty

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Links for this episode

• ASV Vaccine Town Halls
• SARS-CoV-2 immune memory 8 months post-infection (Science)
• SARS-CoV-2 T cell epitopes (Cell Host Microbe)
• Letters read on TWiV 802
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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