Vaccinated persons are much less more likely to be affected by lengthy Covid than those that are unvaccinated, in keeping with a brand new research.
Individuals who have acquired two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the single-shot J&J vaccine, are about half as more likely to develop signs of lengthy Covid in comparison with the unvaccinated, the UK Well being Safety Company (UKHSA) stated.
The findings come from a evaluation of 15 research launched on Tuesday.
Dr Mary Ramsay, head of immunisation on the UKHSA, stated: “These research add to the potential advantages of receiving a full course of the Covid-19 vaccination.
“Vaccination is one of the best ways to guard your self from critical signs while you get contaminated and may additionally assist to cut back the longer-term influence.
“For most individuals signs of lengthy Covid are short-lived and resolve extra time. However for some, signs will be extra extreme and disrupting to their every day lives.
“Should you’re experiencing uncommon signs notably for longer than 4 weeks after an infection, it is best to take into account contacting your GP.”
The UKHSA stated an estimated per cent of the UK inhabitants had reported signs of lengthy Covid, with the most typical signs being fatigue, shortness of breath and muscle or joint ache.
Of 4 research that in contrast lengthy Covid signs earlier than and after vaccination, three steered extra folks reported an enchancment in lengthy Covid signs somewhat than a worsening following vaccination.
Three extra research discovered lengthy Covid signs improved in those that obtained vaccinated, in comparison with those that remained unvaccinated.
Current estimates by the Workplace for Nationwide Statistics (ONS) steered the variety of folks suspected to be dwelling with lengthy Covid for greater than a 12 months had elevated to 550,000.
As of two January, about 1.3 million folks within the UK (two per cent of the inhabitants, or one in 50) had been affected by persistent signs after turning into contaminated with the coronavirus.
Lengthy Covid was discovered to be most prevalent in folks aged 35 to 69 years, ladies, folks dwelling in additional disadvantaged areas, these working in healthcare, social care, or educating and schooling, and people with one other activity-limiting well being situation or incapacity, the ONS stated.
Further reporting by Reuters
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