Genetics can influence how our immune system responds to SARS-CoV-2. What about the COVID vaccine?

Right now, white blood cells known as T-cells are cruising through your body looking for any signs of an infection.  

New research has shown your genetics influence how well these immune system cells respond to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).

But can your genetic make-up also influence how your T-cells react to the COVID-19 vaccine?

That’s the question Australian scientists like Corey Smith are keen to answer.

While studies have shown vaccines prompt a…