New therapy to protect vulnerable people against Covid-19

Ho Chi Minh City resident Nguyen Thanh Nhan, 66, received a kidney transplant a year ago. His health improved after the surgery, so he was eligible to receive two Covid-19 vaccine shots. Following the inoculation, however, his antibody levels were scant as his body didn’t seem to produce any immune response to the vaccine.

As the Covid-19 pandemic outbreaks show no signs of easing, Nhan has been wary of contracting the virus, despite having taken careful preventive measures. He has found it difficult to return to a new normal life or participate in any communal activities. High-risk people like Nhan are likely to develop severe illnesses if they are infected with Covid-19.

Prof. Dr. Ngo Quy Chau, President of the Vietnam Respiratory Association, Medical Director of Tam Anh Hanoi General Hospital, said: "Despite being fully vaccinated, many patients continue to be anxious, having to isolate themselves from their loved ones and limit their social interactions. In fact, many of them don’t even dare leave the house for a medical checkup at the hospital. They’re still extremely worried that their body couldn’t generate an adequate immune response after vaccination like a healthy person."

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