Sewer sampling, the authors say, could be expanded to track other infectious diseases such as H5N1 avian flu or mpox or to detect unexpected pathogens.
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 CDC says it's now classifying the flu season as high severity for all age-groups for the first time since the 2017-18 season.
After diagnosis, long-COVID patients also filled more new prescriptions for drugs such as antibiotics (45%) and those for pain (34%).
Notably, 20% of nurses surveyed suffered the loss of a family member.
Clinicians should monitor post-COVID cardiovascular symptoms, even in patients without a history of cardiovascular disease, the authors say.
Immunocompromised participants were much more likely to have received at least four doses of COVID-19 vaccine than their otherwise healthy peers (73% vs 30%).
A substantial reduction was seen in practices offering weekend hours or advanced-access scheduling.
The effect of financial incentives on primary and booster vaccinations was nonsignificant.
The rate of antiviral prescriptions was 67% lower in pregnant than in nonpregnant women, including those with 1 or more high-risk underlying conditions.
PAHO is tracking a rise in dengue serogroup 3 activity, which could raise the risk of severe illness as countries approach the peak of the season.
Children with previous COVID-19 infection have a 25% to 28% higher risk of developing new gastrointestinal tract symptoms for up to 2 years than kids who did not have COVID-19.
