New treatments may offer added protection for those who are unable to be vaccinated or develop adequate immune response Read more at straitstimes.com.
In a world where many have resumed pre-pandemic activities, Mr Jimmy Ong remains cautious.
“I had to be extra careful about how I live my life, including avoiding crowded places, continuously wearing a mask, and limiting how often I see my friends and family to protect myself,” says Mr Ong.Dr Leong Hoe Nam, infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, says that while vaccination is the body’s primary defence, as many as 50 per cent or more of immunocompromised individuals may not be able to mount an immune response.
He explains: “Vaccines, which usually contain a weakened form of the organism, are given to train your body to fight against the virus or bacteria. “As a BMT recipient, I knew that my immune system would weaken further and I would be at increased risk of infections, including Covid-19. However, given the urgency, postponing the transplant was out of the question,” he says.
Patients can speak to their doctor on any new updated measures for further protection against the virus.
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