A new analysis out of the CDC shows just how extremely effective COVID-19 vaccines are against COVID-19 associated hospitalization and death. Among 1,228,664 fully vaccinated individuals across the United States, 185 (0.015%) had severe illness and 36 (0.0033%) died. 🧵
Using data from 465 facilities in a large U.S. health care database, this study assessed the frequency of and risk factors for developing a severe COVID-19 outcome after completing a primary COVID-19 vaccination series, defined as receipt of 2 doses of an mRNA vaccine (BNT162b2
[Pfizer-BioNTech] or mRNA-1273 [Moderna]) or a single dose of JNJ-78436735 [Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)] ≥14 days before illness onset. Severe COVID-19 outcomes were defined as hospitalization with a diagnosis of acute respiratory failure, need for noninvasive ventilation (NIV),
admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) including all persons requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, or death (including discharge to hospice).
Risk factors for severe outcomes included age ≥65 years, immunosuppressed, and six other underlying conditions. All individuals with severe outcomes had AT LEAST one risk factor; 78% of individuals who died had at least four. To help those who are most at risk we have several
mitigation measures we can utilize such as boosters, proper ventilation, and masks. You can find this analysis here: cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/7…
For those who are asking about Long COVID. The latest Long COVID study shows a 50-80% REDUCTION in 7/10 most commonly reported symptoms 4-11 months following a SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinated individuals versus unvaccinated individuals. “Vaccination with at least two doses of
COVID-19 vaccine was associated with a substantial decrease in reporting the most common post-acute COVID-19 symptoms. In addition to reducing the risk of acute illness, COVID-19 vaccination may have a protective effect against long COVID.” medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
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