Vaccination Cuts Long COVID Risk Significantly, Study Shows

Research highlights a decline in long COVID rates, particularly among vaccinated individuals, but warns residual risks persist.

Analysis of veterans' health records reveals a major drop in long COVID rates from 10.4% to 3.5% among vaccinated individuals during the omicron era.
Vaccination accounts for approximately 70% of the decline in long COVID risk, with the remaining reduction attributed to virus evolution and improved treatments.
The study included over 440,000 COVID-19 patients and 4.7 million uninfected controls, ensuring diverse representation.
Long COVID remains a significant concern, affecting millions worldwide, and ongoing vaccinations are crucial to mitigate risks.
Researchers note a shift in long COVID symptoms over time, with omicron variant cases showing increased gastrointestinal and metabolic issues.