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What led a man to get 217 COVID-19 vaccines? Details here
A 62-year-old man from Magdeburg, Germany, made headlines after receiving a staggering 217 doses of COVID-19 vaccines for 2.5 years. This unprecedented feat has piqued interest and raised questions.
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62-year-old man from Germany gets an astonishing 217 doses of COVID-19 vaccines over 2.5 years
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Despite warnings, the man continues to receive vaccinations and volunteers for scientific study
A 62-year-old man from Magdeburg, Germany, embarked on an extraordinary vaccination journey, receiving a whopping 217 doses of COVID-19 vaccines over the course of two and a half years as per TIME.
This remarkable case, detailed in a study published in Lancet Infectious Diseases, perplexed both researchers and the public, prompting questions about the man's motivations and the consequences of his extreme vaccination regimen.
The man's unprecedented vaccination spree
German prosecutors discovered the man's vaccination spree while conducting an investigation, and they confirmed that he had received 130 shots in nine months. Despite the staggering number of vaccinations, authorities chose not to file criminal charges, leaving many questions about the man's intentions and how he obtained the vaccines.
The unusual case piqued the interest of scientists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), prompting them to investigate the possible effects of such a severe vaccination history on the man's immunity.
Dr. Kilian Schober, the study's lead author and group leader at FAU's Institute for Clinical Microbiology, Immunology, and Hygiene, was intrigued by the opportunity to investigate how the immune system responds to aggressive vaccination.
Studying the impact on the immune system
The man, who claimed to have had no side effects from the numerous shots, agreed to take part in the study and provided blood and saliva samples for analysis. Despite researchers' warnings, he continued to receive COVID-19 vaccines throughout the investigation. 
Contrary to expectations that excessive vaccination would weaken the immune response, the study found that the man's immune system was solid. His antibody levels and effector T-cell counts were six times higher on average than those of a control group given only three COVID-19 shots.
However, his memory T-cell levels remained comparable to those of the control group, indicating a well-balanced immune response.
Despite his extensive vaccination history, the man's immune system showed no signs of being compromised. While his antibody levels were significantly elevated, his immune response was not significantly different from those who adhered to the recommended vaccination schedule.
Finally, the study found that hyper-vaccination did not confer super-immunity status or impair the man's ability to mount an adequate immune response.
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