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People who received only the vaccines targeting the original SARS-CoV-2 variant developed some cross-reactive antibodies that neutralized the pangolin coronavirus and SARS-1 virus, but the levels were low.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2024

They produced a poorly functioning and poorly binding antibody that was cross-reactive to other proteins.

From Scientific American • Dec. 19, 2022

Plus, a longer interval between shots helps the immune system mount a stronger, more cross-reactive defense.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022

That study “reported very high levels of pre-pandemic cross-reactive neutralizing antibodies in kids, something that we did not find,” Dr. Hensley said.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2021

FI6 and most other cross-reactive antibodies push their way in and go for these hard-to-find targets.

From Nature • Dec. 7, 2011