Vaccination

COVID vaccines cut odds of hospitalization by two-thirds

(HealthDay)—If you're vaccinated against COVID-19, you may still get infected—but the odds you'll need hospitalization are reduced by about two-thirds compared to unvaccinated people, a new study reveals.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Why COVID-19 breakthrough infections occur

As countries around the world race to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates within their populations, there are reports of fully immunized individuals experiencing breakthrough infections, particularly in the US and UK. A breakthrough ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Delta & breakthrough infections in the vaccinated: Should you worry?

(HealthDay)—Masks are making an unwanted comeback in many parts of the United States, after new data showing that fully vaccinated people with "breakthrough" coronavirus infections carry enough virus in their bodies to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How dangerous is the Delta variant? Here's what the science says

Breakthrough infections. Increased transmission. New mask recommendations and mandates. The Delta variant is fueling COVID-19 cases across the U.S., and raising questions about what this all means for the course of the pandemic.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Are face masks forever?

Face masks became part of our "new normal" this past year. They became such a part of our culture that companies began offering them in various shapes and sizes, and even in fun, fashionable patterns for both kids and adults. ...

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