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Severe COVID-19 tied to prolonged cough, sputum production in long COVID
The findings highlight the importance of preventing COVID-19 through vaccination and contact precautions, the authors said.
Read more.COVID increased gender life expectancy gap in US
The absolute difference in age-adjusted death rates between men and women increased from 252 to 315 per 100,000 from 2010
Read more.Study: Pandemic heightened existing economic disparities in Sweden
Outcomes were compared to those seen in the 4 years prior to the pandemic.
Read more.Study: Hospital-based COVID-19 less serious after Omicron
Outcomes of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infections are important metrics for hospital prevention and control measures.
Read more.Poll shows a third of Americans believe they don’t need flu, COVID vaccines
One third of those polled said their vaccine decisions do not affect others.
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