Publications by authors named "Rebecca Shepherdson"
Article Synopsis
- Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2 are the most prevalent worldwide, causing high infection rates in children aged 6-14 years, whose immune responses were examined post-infection.
- Initial Omicron infections in children lead to a weak antibody response; however, reinfections or vaccinations significantly boost antibody production and improve neutralization against various Omicron subvariants.
- Prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (pre-Omicron) enhances antibody responses after Omicron infections, although these antibodies mainly target the original virus strain, while strong cellular immune responses provide protection against severe disease across different variants.
