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What is the level of antibodies after a covid-19 vaccine for immunity? how do you know if you had a good immune response?

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Measuring antibody levels to assess response to vaccination is not a recommended procedure. The track record of preventing symptomatic Covid-19 after vaccination is so outstanding that it is not worthwhile to check for antibody levels. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/28/2021

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Dr. Steven McCornack answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Ultimately it is determined by measuring antibody titers. Unfortunately the COVID 19 is new and the science has not been as well defined as with other viral infections

Answered 5/30/2021

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