News about COVID, infection

Pronounced benefit of Paxlovid in hospitalized patients out to year vs #LongCovid sequelae, including survival www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(24)00217-2/fulltext @TheLancetInfDis More pronounced for age 65+ and those with 3-dose vaccination. Graph at right is post 21-day mortality pic.twitter.com/GL7ZoNPTfZ

"Vaccination for Healthy Aging" We're seeing the potential for cancer vaccines. What if there were vaccines that promoted a durable, healthy immune response and prevented immunosenescence? www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adm9183 @ScienceTM pic.twitter.com/A1ExAZn3MY

Routine #immunization is a lifesaver. Ensuring equitable access means no one is left vulnerable to preventable diseases. Yes, #VaccinesWork! pic.twitter.com/hvlzd3FwgA

iNews: “Cases involving FLiRT variants have soared to account for ¼ of all UK COVID infections. At the same time, the immunity from vaccines and previous infections is likely to be waning after months of very low levels of the virus.”👇 inews.co.uk/news/science/new-flirt-covid-variants-new-wave-3030595