A recent study published in JAMA Network Open evaluated post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) among US veterans. PCC refers to persistent symptoms after COVID-19, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and altered senses. Vaccination was found to have a protective effect on individuals with PCC. The study highlighted the need for comprehensive documentation of symptoms in COVID-19 survivors for research and clinical care. The study included 388,980 veterans and found that the highest-risk individuals for seeking medical assistance for PCC were older-aged, female, and of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity. The study also found that the PCC phenotype is more variable and faster-evolving than previously thought.
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U.S. veterans’ study reveals key insights into Long COVID and protective role of vaccination
