Among polled adults, 1 in 10 were not sure what shared decision-making means.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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At 2 years, 14% of toddlers in the prepandemic group were at high risk for developmental delays, compared with 52% in the COVID-19 group.
Fatigue is the most frequently identified symptom.
More than 50 counties in Arkansas have logged at least one case of whooping cough.
The CDC also provided data on the rise of subclade K among H3N2 flu viruses ahead of holiday gatherings.
Workers in high-risk jobs had a 44% higher likelihood of developing long COVID.
Working while sick increased over time, from less than 2% in 2020 to 15% in 2024.
The increase in developmental delays was up to 6.6% higher for children who experienced physical distancing measures for a longer period.
The study confirms the safety and benefits of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women at a time when federal officials are publicly raising doubts about the safety of immunizations.
In addition, the emergence of the influenza A H3N2 subclade K virus fueled a record number of flu cases in Australia this year and extended the season, which may have implications for the Northern Hemisphere season.
The findings draw on data from more than 98,000 pediatric cases.
