Weighing the Protective Value of Covid-19 Infection

This editorial summarizes an NEJM audio interview recorded on January 17, 2023, featuring Drs. Eric Rubin, Lindsey Baden, and Stephen Morrissey. The editors assess the immunity conferred by prior SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to vaccine-induced immunity, in the context of the ongoing global transmission and Covid-19’s designation as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The discussion emphasizes the need for continuous infectious disease updates and accurate diagnostic and treatment guidance. The authors advocate evidence-based approaches and expert consensus to navigate evolving immunity landscapes and bolster informed public health decision-making.

This editorial summarizes an NEJM audio interview recorded on January 17, 2023, featuring Drs. Eric Rubin, Lindsey Baden, and Stephen Morrissey. The editors assess the immunity conferred by prior SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to vaccine-induced immunity, in the context of the ongoing global transmission and Covid-19’s designation as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The discussion emphasizes the need for continuous infectious disease updates and accurate diagnostic and treatment guidance. The authors advocate evidence-based approaches and expert consensus to navigate evolving immunity landscapes and bolster informed public health decision-making.