Hubby is retired military (Go, Navy!), and neither one of us are getting the jab. The VA has sent him several letters and emails, encouraging him to get the vax. He talked to his PA about doing a blood test to check for antibodies since more and more doctors and medical professionals are saying natural immunity after contracting Covid is better than the vaccine. She told him the VA won't allow her to do it. When he asked why, she said they would rather he get the jab. Not much of an answer, I know, but her hands are essentially tied.
Fast forward a few weeks. Hubby went to a Fast Pace facility for a minor injury. The NP who works there lives in our neighborhood. They got to talking about Covid stuff, and he told her about the VA refusing to do an antibody test. She said, "I'll do it!'
Five days later, the results showed he still has antibodies from when we both had Covid last September. I decided to do the same, and my results were positive for antibodies as well.
I've been an RN for over 30 years. My understanding of most colds, flu, etc. is that you usually keep antibodies for that particular strain for 2-3 months, tops. The fact that ours are still in our systems for over a year makes me wonder if the theory about lifetime immunity to Covid may be true.
Has anyone else been tested for antibodies?
Could be you were re-exposed to the virus and your immune system whipped up a new batch of antibodies. The blueprint for these antibodies are kept in what are called "memory cells" so your body can make specific antibodies against Sars-cov-2 in no time at all if re exposed.
I’m hoping that’s the case with me. Had it back in December and recently had an antibody test, nothing showed up. I was bummed because I want to definitively end the argument with a lot of my friends, but as far as I know there’s no easy way to check for memory T cells.
It’s in your bone marrow now, so when your body encounters it again they fire up and the antibody soldiers attack.
As far as I know, neither one of us were re-exposed.
You would not have had any symptoms since you have immunity.
This.
Most people don't know they have it period though
In other words, the antibodies are kept under lock and key until they are needed.
While the media claims the mRNA shots are superior technology...