According to research published in Nature Medicine on Thursday, Covid infections may increase the risk of a number of health issues.
The study found that people with multiple Covid infections had a higher risk of health problems up to six months after their last infections.
People with multiple infections were more likely to die and to be hospitalized.
They were three times more likely to suffer from a heart condition, three and a half times more likely to develop lung problems, and more than one and a half times more likely to experience brain conditions.
The study found that people who weren'tvaccinated were more at risk of reinfections than previous people.
According to the study, the risk of developing other health conditions increases with each infection.
Getting all eligible booster shots can help cut the risk of reinfection.
According to Al-Aly, there has been an air of invincibility among people who have had Covid, been vaccinations and boosted. Some people are starting to refer to this group as if they have immunity. According to Al-Aly's research, getting an infection a second, third or fourth time contributes to additional health risks.
It was hoped that vaccines and prior infections would protect against infections. The hope has not come true. The risk of serious illness, hospitalization and death from Covid is slashed by vaccines and previous infections, but they do not do enough to protect against infections themselves. The issue is compounded by the emergence of new variant. According to the research, Covid reinfections can add new risk that builds up over time and is contrary to the idea that they are mild. There are many health issues associated with long Covid, including mental health problems, brain fog, breathing issues and memory problems.
There is no clear picture of the health risks of Covid re infections. Most people studied had only caught Covid twice. None of the people in the study had more than five infections. Over time, this will need to be investigated as more and more people are getting infections. The study only covered up to six months after the infection, and it is possible that other explanations exist for the risk observed. The study is observational, meaning it can't determine cause and effect, and it's possible that people with higher health risks are more likely to get re-hospitalized.
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