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How can you prevent Long Covid?
How can I avoid Long Covid?
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he best way to prevent Long Covid is not to be infected with SARS-CoV-2. Preventing Covid-19 infections includes measures such as social distancing and mask-wearing, especially in crowded venues. There are some prophylactic drugs, such as Evusheld, which reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection preexposure, but these are not yet widely available. For those eligible, schedule your mRNA vaccines as soon as possible. 64 Immunodeficient diseases such as diabetes or asthma increase the chances of Long Covid post-infection. 65 Those with greater risks can continue to take extra precautions when attending social events to prevent infection in the first place. Do vaccines prevent Long Covid?
Vaccination may reduce the likelihood of Long Covid. Vaccines appear to protect against severe disease and death from the current generation of variants, but how durable that protection is and whether or not it will protect against future variants is uncertain. By reducing the risk of Covid-19 infection, vaccines reduce the risk of Long Covid. Studies also show that vaccinated individuals 64 65
Evidence grows that vaccines lower the risk of getting long COVID New Research Hints at 4 Factors That May Increase Chances of Long Covid
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