Can Omicron give you super immunity against Covid-19? The expert answers

Recently, researchers presented the idea that a version of Covid-19 Omicron could act as a “natural vaccine”. Some researchers believe that Omicron, which acts as a “mild variant,” could eventually prove to be good, while others disagree. The Omicron version, which has an additional mutation as a variant of Delta, is spreading rapidly around the world. Although people show mild or no symptoms, hospitalization is drastically low in people who have taken both doses of vaccination. This phenomenon could be attributed to the fact that most of our population is double vaccinated or has been infected in the past, thus building immunity against Covid-19.

In the last two years, India has seen several versions of Covid-19 – Omicron, Delta, Alpha, etc. During the first two waves of Covid-19, people learned about the infection as the days progressed. No bill was prepared to defeat the infection. Vaccination has helped build immunity against the virus. This is especially true for the elderly and those with co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity.

As observed in the third wave of coronavirus in India, the new version of Omicron is five times more portable than its predecessors, but less severe. People show symptoms like cold, stuffy nose or fatigue. However, there is no reason to believe that Omicron may act as a natural vaccine or that the immunity derived from it will last longer.

Can Omicron infection offer immunity to Covid-19?

People who become infected with the virus even after vaccination develop immunity for several reasons. The vaccine allows the body to recognize the virus and create immunity against it. In addition, while sometimes fighting an unknown virus, the body creates its own immunity. The more the body fights the virus, the more it will cause a stronger immune response. But what sounds better in theory doesn’t mean it’s completely true and works in a real sense. There is no solid evidence to support the aforementioned theory.

Omicron cases are spreading faster around the world. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

What is responsible for the mild symptoms of Covid-19?

In India, many people who tested positive for Omicron took two doses of the vaccine. This may be the reason why they show up mild symptoms, mainly due to the immunity resulting from vaccination. However, there is no evidence of how long this immunity will protect our bodies. Not to forget, people should not be reckless. They should not live in the hope that immunity from vaccination or previous Covid-19 infection would provide them with 100% protection. As the number of Covid-19 cases in the country is growing rapidly, we must all always take precautions and precautions.

How can we maintain immunity against Covid-19?

Nevertheless, everyone should focus on vaccinating all eligible citizens. We must adhere to relevant Covid-19 standards inside and outside our households and workplaces. Even if Omicron can act as a natural vaccine, there is a possibility that it will not work in any future version. Therefore, people should not believe until and unless there is strong evidence to support the theory.