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Researchers find COVID immunity lasts longer than first thought

Monash University's Associate Professor Menno van Zelm Source: SBS
Australian researchers are offering hope that COVID-19 vaccines will provide protection for longer from the virus, without the need for regular booster shots. Studies of patients have shown cells in their bodies remember the coronavirus for at least eight months after infection and naturally trigger an immediate immune response.
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