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natural immunity

American  

noun

  1. immunity that is present without prior immunization.


natural immunity British  

noun

  1. immunity with which an individual is born, which has a genetic basis

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"This natural immunity in pregnancy could change the way we think about flu protection for expectant mothers."

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024

He argued against lockdowns and masking for children, questioned the benefits of vaccine boosters, and predicted incorrectly that populations would quickly acquire natural immunity to SARS-CoV-2.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 25, 2024

With KP.3.1.1, “the particular variation that came up in this mutation was a little different than what people had seen with either natural immunity or with the vaccinations that we had available,” Hudson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

When he tested positive for the virus in January 2022, he said he was "joining the natural immunity club" and was taking an anti-worming treatment along with painkillers.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023

When the facts of natural immunity are examined, we find that no single explanation is possible.

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