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Most Long COVID Cases Persist Beyond 2 Years

In a three-year follow-up study, fewer than 2% of long COVID cases reported resolution of symptoms, with vaccinated patients demonstrating significantly better physical and mental health outcomes.

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    Majority of long COVID patients don't experience complete resolution.

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    Vaccination prior to long COVID development linked to better health scores.

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    Participants with ongoing long COVID show significantly worse health status.

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    Long COVID symptoms can persist for over two years.

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    Health outcomes assessed using validated instruments.

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    Research funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Most Long COVID Cases Persist Beyond 2 Years

In a three-year follow-up study, fewer than 2% of long COVID cases reported resolution of symptoms, with vaccinated patients demonstrating significantly better physical and mental health outcomes.

  • by Stanley Gajete

  • April 28, 2025

  • 3 min

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