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Meta-analysis estimates 29% vaccine effectiveness against long COVID

… estimates 29% vaccine effectiveness against long COVID … estimates 29% vaccine effectiveness against long COVID Body A meta-analysis of six studies estimates that one dose or more of COVID-19 vaccine is 29% effective against symptoms persisting …
Mary Van Beusekom

No increased risk of VTE for COVID-19 patients with IMIDs

… No increased risk of VTE for COVID-19 patients with IMIDs … No increased risk of VTE for COVID-19 patients with IMIDs Teaser image Teaser text The … VTE among cases and controls in the 6 months following a COVID-19 diagnosis. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Undervaccinated health workers had higher absenteeism for COVID than flu, data reveal

… Undervaccinated health workers had higher absenteeism for COVID than flu, data reveal … Undervaccinated health workers had higher absenteeism for COVID than flu, data reveal Body Spotmatik / iStock COVID-19 accounted for much more absenteeism than influenza …
Mary Van Beusekom

COVID vaccination cuts risk of long-term symptoms in teens by over a third, data suggest

… COVID vaccination cuts risk of long-term symptoms in teens by … COVID vaccination cuts risk of long-term symptoms in teens by over a third, data suggest Teaser image Teaser text The COVID-19 vaccine is unique in having this effect on … infection, the researchers say. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body The risk of long …
Mary Van Beusekom
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Black, Hispanic people may be more likely to have long COVID but not be diagnosed

… Black, Hispanic people may be more likely to have long COVID but not be diagnosed … Black, Hispanic people may be more likely to have long COVID but not be diagnosed Body Black and Hispanic COVID-19 survivors are more likely to have persistent …
Mary Van Beusekom

Scientists link being 'double jointed' to long COVID

… Scientists link being 'double jointed' to long COVID … Scientists link being 'double jointed' to long COVID Body A new study based on surveys collected as part of the COVID Symptom Study Biobank in the United Kingdom suggests …
Stephanie Soucheray

Study finds COVID-cutting benefit for dual vaccination

… Study finds COVID-cutting benefit for dual vaccination … Study finds COVID-cutting benefit for dual vaccination Body A study based … on a large national sample suggests that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu vaccine at the same time is associated with reductions in COVID infections, similar to a COVID-only vaccination …
Lisa Schnirring

Report underscores financial pressure of long COVID on families

… Report underscores financial pressure of long COVID on families … Report underscores financial pressure of long COVID on families Teaser image Teaser text Families headed by an adult with long COVID had higher odds of pandemic-related financial …
Mary Van Beusekom
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Kids vaccinated against COVID may have lower rates of asthma symptoms

… Kids vaccinated against COVID may have lower rates of asthma symptoms … Kids vaccinated against COVID may have lower rates of asthma symptoms Teaser image Teaser text COVID-19 vaccination may help protect children aged 5 and …
Mary Van Beusekom
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FDA OKs updated COVID vaccines but places limits for kids, adults

… FDA OKs updated COVID vaccines but places limits for kids, adults … FDA OKs updated COVID vaccines but places limits for kids, adults Teaser … based on medical society advice. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Lisa Schnirring Body The US Food and Drug … Administration (FDA) today approved updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines, which paves the way for distribution to …
Lisa Schnirring
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Antidepressant users may be less likely to test positive for COVID-19

… users may be less likely to test positive for COVID-19 … users may be less likely to test positive for COVID-19 Teaser image Teaser text Mental health patients with … for an SSRI had an almost 40% less likelihood of testing COVID-19-positive. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Danish study finds sharp rise in extended sick leave after COVID infection

… Danish study finds sharp rise in extended sick leave after COVID infection … Danish study finds sharp rise in extended sick leave after COVID infection Teaser image Teaser text Taking substantial sick leave may be a proxy for long COVID, offering another data point for measuring the burden …
Lisa Schnirring
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Long COVID changes heart rate variability, study suggests

… Long COVID changes heart rate variability, study suggests … Long COVID changes heart rate variability, study suggests Body … case-control study today in Scientific Reports , long COVID can affect heart rate variability (HRV) at rest and … by Brazilian researchers, included 21 patients with long COVID and 20 controls. Long COVID—defined by the authors as …
Stephanie Soucheray

HHS launches another round of free COVID tests

… HHS launches another round of free COVID tests … HHS launches another round of free COVID tests Body Heading into the winter holiday season, the … Human Services (HHS) today offered another round of free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered through the mail. … tests. HHS also urged people to check its list of extended COVID test expiration dates before throwing away tests that …
Lisa Schnirring

Stress over family members' COVID hospitalization lessens after 1 year, survey finds

… Stress over family members' COVID hospitalization lessens after 1 year, survey finds … Stress over family members' COVID hospitalization lessens after 1 year, survey finds Body … for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by COVID-19, at 1 year family members had lower levels of …
Stephanie Soucheray

Among older women, elevated white blood cell count linked to severe long COVID

… elevated white blood cell count linked to severe long COVID … elevated white blood cell count linked to severe long COVID Body dragana991 / iStock A new study comparing blood samples from menopausal women pre- and post-COVID shows that those with elevated leukocyte (white blood …
Stephanie Soucheray

Poor sleep and long COVID linked in UK study

… Poor sleep and long COVID linked in UK study … Poor sleep and long COVID linked in UK study Body demaerre / iStock Having a history of poor sleep quality prior to COVID-19 infection may increase the likelihood of developing post-COVID condition, or long COVID, according to data from the …
Stephanie Soucheray

Long COVID prevalence decreased in US, but activity impacts remain unchanged

… Long COVID prevalence decreased in US, but activity impacts remain … Long COVID prevalence decreased in US, but activity impacts remain unchanged Teaser image Teaser text Long-COVID prevalence started declining last June, but the drop has stalled since  January. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body Today in …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Studies spotlight cognitive issues, depression, fatigue in those with long COVID

… cognitive issues, depression, fatigue in those with long COVID … cognitive issues, depression, fatigue in those with long COVID Teaser image Teaser text 57% of those with post–COVID-19 condition—or long COVID—said they experienced …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Feds announce new round of free COVID tests

… Feds announce new round of free COVID tests … Feds announce new round of free COVID tests Teaser image Teaser text US health officials are … months and the holiday season. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Influenza, General Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) … the United States may be past the peak of its latest COVID-19 surge, federal health officials are eying ways to …
Lisa Schnirring
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After COVID-19, kids more likely to have GI symptoms for up to 2 years

… After COVID-19, kids more likely to have GI symptoms for up to 2 … After COVID-19, kids more likely to have GI symptoms for up to 2 years Teaser image Teaser text Children with previous COVID-19 infection have a 25% to 28% higher risk of … symptoms for up to 2 years than kids who did not have COVID-19. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Studies show mostly poor long-COVID protection for Paxlovid

… Studies show mostly poor long-COVID protection for Paxlovid … Studies show mostly poor long-COVID protection for Paxlovid Teaser image Teaser text A … was seen only in older adults.  Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body Two new studies …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Groups call for continued insurance coverage for COVID vaccines in pregnancy

… Groups call for continued insurance coverage for COVID vaccines in pregnancy … Groups call for continued insurance coverage for COVID vaccines in pregnancy Teaser image Teaser text An open … urges payers and insurers to continue covering COVID vaccines for pregnant patients. Infectious disease …
Chris Dall
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Swedish study suggests link between long COVID and severity of illness

… Swedish study suggests link between long COVID and severity of illness … Swedish study suggests link between long COVID and severity of illness Body A study of more than 16,000 Swedish citizens diagnosed as having long COVID after an initial infection suggests that having a …
Stephanie Soucheray

CDC announces new respiratory virus guidance, ends COVID isolation policy

… CDC announces new respiratory virus guidance, ends COVID isolation policy … CDC announces new respiratory virus guidance, ends COVID isolation policy Teaser image Teaser text The CDC says weekly hospital admissions for COVID-19 this year have decreased by more than 75% and deaths …
Stephanie Soucheray
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