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Message: <blockquote data-quote="imhotep" data-source="post: 26798170" data-attributes="member: 562115">Good question... It's theoretically possible but practically not. A very brief exposure could develop some of the antibodies. But it cannot ward off an infection.To develop a decent complement of antibodies you need to get the infection (but not very seriously - I have explained why in another post - serious infections can result in poor antibodies) or you need to get fully vaccinated.Just note not all antibodies are the same. There are several types and one of the important ones are the neutralizing antibodies (nAB). Unless you have neutralizing antibodies, you are not protected. These nAB are the ones defending you. Even with an asymptomatic infection, it's been noted that the nAB production is low. So a short exposure will not help.That's why you need the vaccines.</blockquote>

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