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Hospitalized Covid in Older Adults Raises Stroke Risk 23%
Original: Covid infections in older adults requiring hospitalizations lead to a 23% increase in risk of strokes. The risk is reduc
New data show that older adults hospitalized with Covid-19 face a 23% increased risk of stroke. Vaccination appears to reduce this risk. The findings highlight ongoing severe consequences of Covid infections among the elderly, even years after the pandemic's peak, and are prompting renewed discussion about the protective value of booster shots for high-risk groups.
Why now: New research linking hospitalized Covid infections in older adults to higher stroke risk is prompting renewed attention to vaccination.
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Evidence
- Covid infections in older adults requiring hospitalizations lead to a 23% increase in risk of strokes. The risk is reduced if vaccinated. # COVID https://www. cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/older- adults-hospitalized-covid-increased-risk-stroke-data-show · rchusid@universeodon.com · 13
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