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A member asked:

Can i already be immune to the new coronavirus if i caught swine flu in the past?

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No: These are viruses from 2 completely separate viral families. Immunity is specific to the strain of an infection. If the strains/viruses are closely related there might be some cross protection. These two are so different it would not be expected to provide any immunity at all.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/28/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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I wish !!: As Dr. Ferguson stated in his response these viruses are completely different. One would not anticipate any cross immunity.

Answered 5/28/2020

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