Did My Strong COVID Vax Reaction Give Me Better Immunity?

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— As people roll up their sleeves for another booster, here’s where the science stands

Is a strong reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine a sign of a more robust immune response that ultimately brings better protection against infection, hospitalization, and death?

Many are asking that question as they roll up their sleeves for yet another booster.

Science doesn’t have a definitive answer, as the literature is generally mixed — although two papers in the JAMA network of journals suggest that experiencing more side effects does correlate with higher levels of anti-spike antibodies. Read more in MedPage Today.

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