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Fauci, Collins Acknowledge Natural Immunity's Strength Amid Vaccine Mandates

1/15/2026

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Documents show Dr. Anthony Fauci and NIH Director Francis Collins acknowledged that natural immunity from prior infection is stronger than vaccine-induced immunity.
An Israeli study found those with prior infections were 13 times more protected against reinfection than those vaccinated with Pfizer.
Despite this, Fauci supported broad vaccine mandates, causing job losses and military expulsions.
Critics say officials distorted evidence to promote vaccination and raise accountability concerns in public health institutions.

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Documents show Dr. Anthony Fauci and NIH Director Francis Collins acknowledged that natural immunity from prior infection is stronger than vaccine-induced immunity.
An Israeli study found those with prior infections were 13 times more protected against reinfection than those vaccinated with Pfizer.
Despite this, Fauci supported broad vaccine mandates, causing job losses and military expulsions.
Critics say officials distorted evidence to promote vaccination and raise accountability concerns in public health institutions.