Research Article: Airway and Systemic Immune Responses Following the Third COVID- Vaccination in COPD Patients
Introduction:
World-wide vaccination programs against severe acute respiratory coronavirus (SARS-CoV-) have reduced rates of severe COVID- and mortality. These vaccines provide protection by stimulating systemic humoral and cellular immunity, , with booster doses used to ensure maintained host immunity. , Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are at higher risk of severe illness and mortality following SARS-CoV- infection. Sub-optimal immune responses to vaccination may occur in COPD patients as humoral…
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