Understanding COVID-19 Antibodies

Dr Rafiza Shaharudin, Public Health Specialist, Institute for Medical Research | Dr Masita Arip, Consultant Pathologist (Microbiology & Immunology), Institute for Medical Research

28-Oct-20 14:00

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UK researchers say they have found that levels of protective antibodies in people wane quite rapidly after COVID-19 infection. We try to understand what this means in terms of developing immunity to the disease, and we check in with researchers here in Malaysia who are conducting a similar study.

To find out how to participate in the study by Malaysia’s Institute for Medical Research, email rafiza.s@moh.gov.my or masita.a@moh.gov.my

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek, Teo Xing Yu

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann, Dashran Yohan

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology, Social Issues

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, COVID-19, Antibodies, Immunity, REACT-2, Institute for Medical Research, Re-infection, Vaccine, COVID-19 Antibodies Study,

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