Duration of immunity (protection from reinfection) following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Record ID 32018001677
English
Authors' objectives: The purpose of this report is to outline the advice provided to NPHET by HIQA, with consideration of the scientific literature, international public policy and input from the COVID-19 EAG regarding the policy question: “How long does protective immunity last in individuals who were previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 and subsequently recovered”. The advice also reflects the findings of a discussion with the HIQA COVID-19 EAG considering key issues relating to the policy question.
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: https://www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/health-technology-assessment/duration-protective-immunity-protection
URL for protocol: https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2021-06/Duration-of-protective-immunity_protocol.pdf
Year Published: 2021
URL for published report: https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2021-06/Duration-of-protective-immunity_Advice-to-NPHET_25-May-2021_0.pdf
Requestor: National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET)
URL for additional information: https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2021-06/Duration-of%20protective-immunity-evidence-summary_22-June-2021.pdf
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Rapid Review
Country: Ireland
MeSH Terms
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • COVID-19
  • Reinfection
  • Immunity
  • Coronavirus Infections
  • Time Factors
  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Recurrence
Keywords
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Immunity
  • Re-infection
Contact
Organisation Name: Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Contact Address: Health Information and Quality Authority, George's Court, George's Lane,Smithfield, Dublin 7. PH : + 353 (01) 814 7464
Contact Name: info@hiqa.ie
Contact Email: info@hiqa.ie
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