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Description: A person who has been vaccinated against COVID-19 will have a slightly different immune response to the coronavirus than someone who was previously infected, researchers say. How long does immunity last—and is it all about antibodies? PRODUCTION CREDITS: Digital Producer: Emily Zendt Production assistance: Robert Boyd, David Condon, Shyla Duff, Christina Monnen Additional Footage: Edgeworx National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases University of Washington School of Pharmacy commons.wikimedia.org/Superbass/CC BY 4.0 Archival: Storyblocks Music: APM © WGBH Educational Foundation 2021