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Guarding Against Long COVID: The Power of Updated Vaccines!

J. A. Jackson Author
4 min readOct 23, 2023

The world has been gripped by a relentless pandemic for nearly two years, with COVID-19 unleashing waves of anxiety, fatigue, and despair on individuals across the globe. From the very beginning, our fight against this invisible adversary has been marked by scientific triumphs and societal struggles. Long COVID, with its lingering symptoms and devastating impact, serves as a grim reminder that the battle is far from over. In this article, we will explore the menace of long COVID, the lifesaving potential of updated vaccines, and the imperative for everyone to act now to protect themselves and their communities.

The Ongoing Suffering

Imagine a life where every day brings anxiety, fatigue, dizziness, heart palpitations, and the constant struggle to breathe. For over 65 million people worldwide, this is not a hypothetical scenario — it’s their reality. These individuals are grappling with the crippling symptoms of long COVID, a condition that ensnares them in a perpetual state of suffering. Each day, 155 Americans lose their lives due to COVID-19-related complications. The pandemic continues to claim victims, both in terms of lives and livelihoods.

The Way Forward: Updated Vaccines

Dr. Matthew Binnicker, the director of clinical virology at the Mayo Clinic, stated unequivocally that the only way to prevent long COVID is to avoid infection altogether. Fortunately, there is a powerful tool in our arsenal — updated vaccines. Developed by…

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J. A. Jackson Author
J. A. Jackson Author

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