Prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the general population in Belgium: First results of the SalivaHIS study

Last updated on 31-3-2022 by Nayema Van den Houte

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Abstract:

Key findings In the beginning of July 2021 78.1% of the community dwelling population aged 18 years and above had developed anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. This percentage was 98.9% among fully vaccinated people (since at least 2 weeks before being tested) and 28.9% among not vaccinated people. A higher prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies is found in woman than in men. This is in line with literature findings indicating that women showed a higher immune response to COVID-19 vaccination. People with a higher education are more likely to have anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodie…

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