Long COVID Risk Drops Significantly but Remains a Concern

New research attributes the decline to vaccination and viral evolution, highlighting the continued need for vigilance.

Vaccination has reduced the risk of long COVID by up to 70%, according to a new study.
The study analyzed data from over 441,000 veterans, showing a decline in long COVID rates across different COVID-19 variants.
Unvaccinated individuals still face a substantial risk, with 7.7% developing long COVID during the Omicron era.
Vaccinated individuals saw their risk drop to 3.5% during the same period.
Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination and ongoing research to address long COVID's persistent impact.