Tag: immunity
Vitamin D: should it be taken in winter?
Vitamin D is made by the skin when exposed to sunlight. In winter, in the latitudes of mainland France, we risk suffering from a vitamin D deficiency. So, should we…
Is immunity better after a vaccine or after a natural infection?
A Covid-19 infection produces a different immunization than the vaccine, the latter appearing to be more effective in protecting against a new infection. How to explain this superiority of the…
Collective immunity: what is it?
Collective immunity makes it possible to put an end to a epidemic and is the percentage of a population that is immune to a disease. This group immunity can be…
90% vaccinated and still no collective immunity?
Collective immunity seemed to be the goal to be achieved a few months ago. Today, 90% of the adult population is double vaccinated … And the end of the epidemic…
Winter soup and garlic suggestion that strengthens the immune system! Pay attention to these 5 rules to avoid diseases
From the common cold to the flu, from pharyngitis to bronchitis… With the cold weather, diseases began to knock on our door frequently. Therefore, it is of particular importance during…
Collective immunity: where are we?
Collective immunity seemed to be the goal to be achieved a few months ago. Today, 90% of the adult population is double vaccinated … And the end of the epidemic…
Is a third dose against the Omicron variant sufficient?
Still 6 million unvaccinated in France! The government is trying at all costs to encourage vaccination. The booster dose can now be taken as early as 4 months after the…
Add another coronavirus antigen to prolong the effectiveness of vaccines?
The S protein was chosen as the vaccine antigen but its frequent mutations weaken the antibodies induced by the vaccination. At the University of California, scientists are proposing another antigen…
Cross immunity: what is it?
L’cross immunity describes a acquired immunity against an infectious agent that protects against another agent (virus or bacterium). Cross-immunity is linked to the phenomenon of cross reaction. In general, an…
”Cancer Cells Absorb the Energy of Immune Cells”
In the US, researchers found that cancer cells siphoning mitochondria from immune cells with pipette-like nanotubes and draining their energy. Blocking nanotube formation could make certain cancer treatments more effective.…