The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that subsequent doses of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine are associated with lower incidence of COVID-19-like symptoms at 6 weeks after infection. METHODS. This study was a case–control analysis of health care personnel ...
On average, the first vaccine was associated with a 13% reduction in the chances that a person still had long COVID symptoms (which wasn't sustained after 12 weeks) and the second with a further 9% reduction (which was sustained). But this overall figure masks wide variation between people...
You should start taking Paxlovid as soon as possible after diagnosis and within the first 5 days that you have had symptoms. If you have not had the COVID-19 vaccine you should try to avoid exposure to the virus by avoiding areas where there is high risk of transmission, practice ...
for a person who is well past their acute phase, getting the vaccine is safe and may possibly help reduce long COVID symptoms, but is not urgent since immunity is reliable for at least 90 days after infection
With the virus expected to spread as the summer months approach, it may be sparking concerns about whether the last vaccine dose you received is still protecting you. Ultimately, it depends on when you got your last dose. In fall, an updated COVID vaccine was r...
"[So] I think this fear patients have is quite valid after going through an experience like this, especially since several long COVID symptoms—such as a low-grade fever, headache and muscle aches lasting for a couple days after COVID vaccine—are quite common," Franz said. ...
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Those more likely to become seriously ill with COVID-19 include people over age 65 and those with underlying medical problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. For that reason, these groups were prioritized when the COVID-19 vaccine first became available and supplies were...
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
This study highlights the broader health benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, suggesting it may help reduce symptomatic asthma in children. These findings also highlight the importance of vaccination in improving respiratory health and call for continued efforts to increase vaccine coverage. Aleksandra Zuro...