Long-term Care Study

T cells help your immune system fight invading bacteria and viruses / invading germs. There are many types of T cells.

Cytotoxic T cells directly bind to and kill infected cells.

Helper T cells provide 'help' to other immune cells. They can secrete chemical messengers called cytokines to support cytotoxic T cells and promote production of antibodies by B cells.

Regulatory T cells help control the immune response to infection.

B cells produce specialized protective proteins called 'antibodies'. Antibodies bind to specific protein sites (called antigens) that are found on foreign invaders like harmful viruses and bacteria. Antibodies can prevent infection and recruit other immune cells to destroy infected cells.

Antibodies produced after vaccination against COVID-19 target the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, preventing viral infection and eliminating infected cells.

Thank you, Crystal, for participating in our study! We are grateful that you have joined us in our mission to learn more about COVID-19 immunity and vaccine efficiency. Together we are doing important research needed to help residents of long-term care, retirement, and assisted living homes get back to having safe visits with family and friends!

Thanks, Crystal, and to all our participants, for helping fight to stop COVID together!!!

The immune system is the body's defense against infection. Vaccinations are a great way to boost your immune response!

Here are some other natural ways to add to your vaccine-induced immunity to the coronavirus and any other foreign ‘invaders’.

If you feel like taking a mindful moment in your day to meditate, here is a good recommendation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itZMM5gCboo
(Just like this one, there are many more to choose from.)

These lifestyle choices have a huge impact on health and wellness to keep immune protection strong!