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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.
Answered 5/28/2020
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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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