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I took this week my 2nd covid vaccine shot, how long will it take to show up in a blood test that i have antibodies?
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COVID 19 vaccine: Here is a superb article to address this question and more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41577-020-00434-6
Answered 2/12/2021
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May be there: You may already have antibodies. Immunity is generally complete two weeks after second dose of vaccination. Wish you good health!
Answered 2/13/2021
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