COVID-19 patients with cardiovascular symptoms, especially those with prior heart disease, should begin an exercise rehabilitation program 6 to 12 weeks after infection, the authors say.
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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The study is timely, because tomorrow the CDC's vaccine advisory committee will discuss COVID vaccines and could further restrict their use.
A small protective effect was seen only in older adults.
Physical capacity significantly improved in all participants up to 2 years after diagnosis, then plateaued.
Wisconsin, like some other states, also addresses insurance coverage in its COVID vaccine order.
The new members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices were named just days ahead of the group's next meeting.
Commonly detected viruses were rhinovirus/enterovirus, seasonal coronavirus, human metapneumovirus, and SARS-CoV-2.
Media reports say FDA officials will present information on pediatric deaths allegedly linked to COVID-19 vaccines at an upcoming meeting of federal vaccine advisers.
The orders pave the way for pharmacies and health providers to administer updated COVID vaccines without barriers such as a doctor's prescription.
In 2019, 19% did not hear about the HPV vaccine, rising to almost 22% in 2022.
Nearly half say they worry about future vaccine access for children.
