especially: a condition of being able to resist a particular disease especially through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects of its products see also active immunity, passive immunity
They have developed immunity to the virus. They have developed an immunity to the virus.
Recent Examples on the WebThe researchers subsequently discovered gene expression changes in the Barataria Bay dolphin population, including genes involved in immunity, inflammation, reproductive failure, lung issues and cardiac dysfunction. Sarah Sloat, NBC News, 24 Aug. 2022 We’ve been told that getting COVID gives you some immunity from future exposures, at least for several months. Chronicle Advice Team, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Aug. 2022 That immunity in the womb, research shows, reduces the risk of the youngest infants being hospitalized with COVID-19. Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2022 But the truth is, a prior infection does still give you some immunity—especially a prior Omicron infection. Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 2 Aug. 2022 What of our best protections against Covid-19, vaccines and immunity from prior infection? William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Rothman has been researching immunity and the pathogenesis of viral diseases in humans (that is, the way a disease develops) for more than 30 years. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2022 Netanyahu tried unsuccessfully to secure immunity and stall. Morgan Wack, The Conversation, 16 Aug. 2022 Conventional wisdom says Omicron is less likely to cause serious illness, but that might be due to better immunity and treatments, not the virus itself.Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022 See More