Efficacy was similar against the SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 and XEC variants.
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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Of adults ages 50 and older, 42% remain unvaccinated.
The low-cost drug may lower the risk of clinician-diagnosed long COVID by 40% to 60%.
Immune system dysfunction may play a role, the authors of the study say.
Eight more children died of influenza this week, bringing the season total to 52.
In total, 86% of US long-COVID patients report brain fog, compared with 15% in India.
Damage to the lining of the lungs contributes to ongoing symptoms and restrictive lung function in some people with long-COVID.
A new study from Sweden finds no statistically significant difference in rates of childbirth or miscarriage among vaccinated and unvaccinated women.
Estimated effectiveness was 54% against outpatient visits 4 weeks post-vaccination, although with considerable uncertainty.
Because in utero exposure to certain viruses has been linked to impaired neurodevelopment, researchers looked at whether SARS-CoV-2 exposure could have similar effects.
The CDC estimates 19,000,000 illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 10,000 deaths due to flu this season.
