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the_ringmasta t1_isu7l6u wrote

Reply to comment by ottpro in If I am just recovered from a typical cold (5 days long / 2 days off work), am I now more immune to all infections for a period of time, or less? by [deleted]

Not necessarily.

I have a semi-uncommon immune disorder that prevents me from developing lasting immunities, so I can catch the same thing multiple times. Also, vaccines are a mixed bag for efficacy in my case.

Most people, though, work like you're describing.

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National_Suit5438 t1_isuv41r wrote

Can I ask which autoimmune disorder that is? I feel like I must have it too. After having COVID twice in a row, and then such again a few weeks later, after a lifetime of being sick too often, I’m seeking answers.

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NatAttack3000 t1_isv57mi wrote

There are many different immune disorders, it's very unlikely you have the same thing as this person

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the_ringmasta t1_isv65l0 wrote

I have IgA deficiency, which is about 1:150 in the US, but only about half of people with the disorder have the vaccine failures.

It's usually mostly harmless as long as you don't get blood transfusions or live near ragweed.

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