Is a SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccination appropriate?

The number of reactive T cells is higher after immunization but decreases over time.

This process varies for every individual.

That is why it is nearly impossible to make a general statement about the rate at which the cellular immune response is decreased.

It is therefore reasonable to determine the reactive T cells after an immunization and then to monitor them at regular intervals.

Which test can be used to determine the number of reactive T cells?

The ability of the Bioreader® to count reactive T cells using the Elispot technique has been documented in several hundred publications.

The Bioreader® 7000 is able to provide information of the amount of spike-specific and nucleocapsid-specific T cells using T-Spot®.COVID.⁽¹⁾

The number of SARS-CoV-2 reactive T cells should be a good indication of whether and if yes, when to have another booster vaccination shot.

Various studies are in progress on this. The BIOREADER® 7000 -E therefore makes an effective contribution to the fight against corona.

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