COVID-19

Debunking COVID-19 immunity myths

COVID-19 vaccination rates have slowed across the country and in the Carolinas, as the delta variant threatens to undo some of the progress made.

More than half of North Carolina’s eligible population has not been even partially vaccinated. There are several factors, including hesitancy and accessibility. But some who have already had COVID-19 think they have enough protection to skip the shots.

Anyone who gets the virus will also get antibodies that protect them from reinfection. But experts still don’t know how strong that protection is.

As COVID-19 numbers rise, Chloe Leshner learns about the myths doctors are debunking about immunity with the vaccine vs. natural immunity: