"Antibodies in those who have had COVID persist for 3 months, in those vaccinated for a year" - an infectious disease specialist in Almaty on the importance of vaccination

"Antibodies in those who have had COVID persist for 3 months, in those vaccinated for a year" - an infectious disease specialist in Almaty on the importance of vaccination
 
The city of Almaty is in the "red" zone in terms of the epidemiological situation. Over the past day, there have been 342 new cases of coronavirus infection in the metropolis. As part of the fight against the pandemic, the city is actively working to vaccinate the population. In the first stage, 1,750 people were vaccinated, among doctors and medical workers. In the second phase, 3,300 medical workers, 955 police officers and 523 teachers received the vaccine.
 
Ravilya Egemberdieva, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarova, in an interview with the Regional Communications Service, noted that the vaccine has a high immunogenic potential, as it causes the production of antibodies against the coronavirus infection.
 
What is the difference between antibodies obtained after a disease and antibodies from a vaccine? How many times are antibodies from vaccination stronger than natural antibodies?
After a coronavirus infection, immunity is formed, but it is not long-lasting - there are cases of repeated illness. Re-coronavirus infection is diagnosed 3 months after the first infection, i.e. we have cases of patients becoming ill after 3 months. Therefore, I cannot specify the maximum length of immunity after an infection, and scientists cannot either, but the minimum period is 3 months. The Sputnik V vaccine used in Kazakhstan will provide the body with immunity for up to one year. Now other vaccines are known that have been developed in Russia and, according to scientists, these vaccines provided immunity for up to 3 years, but I think that for now, only vaccination will show exactly how long the duration of immunity is.
 
Vaccination in the city is proceeding according to plan. Is this enough to prevent the townspeople from wearing masks? Could you please explain the importance of quarantine measures again.
It should be noted, that only 70% of the vaccination of the population is considered effective and contributes to the cessation of registration of the disease with the coronavirus infection; this level of vaccination has not yet been achieved throughout the world. In the Republic of Kazakhstan, as you know, vaccination began only on February 1 and we have not yet reached the maximum vaccination coverage, therefore, we must strictly observe anti-epidemic measures, such as a mask regime, a social distance of 1.5 meters. I would also like to note that persons who received 2 stages of vaccinations of the vaccine must comply with anti-epidemic measures for another 14 days.
 
 
Recommendations for citizens taking into account the current epidemiological situation.
The epidemiological situation is constantly changing. Today, the city of Almaty is in the "red" zone, which means that the population has relaxed again, and decided that we have already coped with the coronavirus infection. I, as an infectious disease specialist, declare: there are still many patients with coronavirus infection, including those in serious conditions, with fatal outcomes. When addressing the citizens of our country, I want to ask you convincingly - wear masks, wash your hands thoroughly, keep your distance, and when the first signs of illness appear, immediately contact your local doctor. Today, these preventive measures are an effective method and, of course, a huge role is assigned to vaccination, on which we have great hope.