You are now only immune to the specific variant of whatever virus you just fought off and not all infections. The adaptive immune response is HIGHLY specific. In many cases, you will only maintain this new immunity for about a year or so (give or take).
x_BryGuy_x t1_issyr46 wrote
Reply to If I am just recovered from a typical cold (5 days long / 2 days off work), am I now more immune to all infections for a period of time, or less? by [deleted]
You are now only immune to the specific variant of whatever virus you just fought off and not all infections. The adaptive immune response is HIGHLY specific. In many cases, you will only maintain this new immunity for about a year or so (give or take).