The natural immune protection that develops after a SARS-CoV-2 infection offers considerably more of a shield against the Delta variant of the pandemic coronavirus than two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to a large Israeli study that some scientists wish came with a “Don’t try this at home” label. The newly released data show people who once had a SARS-CoV-2 infection were much less likely than vaccinated people to get Delta, develop symptoms from it, or become hospitalized with serious COVID-19.

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Health & Nutrition

“Biotech Barbie” Involved In Gene-Edited Human Embryo “Arms Race” To Direct Evolution of Humanity

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Vaccines

Pentagon Reverses “Medical Autonomy” Policy; Reinstates Mandatory Flu Vaccines

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Science & Tech

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Environment

UV Lights and Laser Weed Zappers Offer Chemical-Free Alternative to Toxic Pesticides

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