Long COVID is real, it’s common, and vaccines can stop it.
There’s a lot of misinformation swirling around Long COVID, aka Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).
Here’s what we know, what we’re still learning, and what’s simply not true.
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Here are some facts about Long COVID.
– It’s a real thing
– It can last a long time
– It’s pretty common
– Vaccines stop it for some peopleKeep reading for more ⬇️#ScienceUpFirst
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- Post-COVID-19 condition – Canada.ca
- For Canadians with long COVID-19, recovery remains a heavy burden | CBC News
- Understanding the Post COVID-19 Condition (Long COVID) and the Expected Burden for Ontario
- Frontiers | Long COVID or Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC): An Overview of Biological Factors That May Contribute to Persistent Symptoms | Microbiology
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Post COVID-19 condition
- Covid-19: Vaccinated people are less likely to get long covid, review finds | The BMJ
- Self-reported long COVID after two doses of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in the UK: 26 January 2022
- Coronavirus Daily: Can Vaccination Prevent Long Covid? – Bloomberg
- In rare cases, coronavirus vaccines may cause Long Covid–like symptoms | Science | AAAS
- COVID-19 vaccine: Canadian Immunization Guide – Canada.ca
