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Coronavirus, Daily Living During COVID-19, Living with Arthritis
Immunocompromised? What to Do If You Get Pushback for Wearing a Mask in Public
An illustration to be of a young child wearing a mask and donning a Band-Aid over the shoulder to indicate they received a COVID-19 vaccine. On the illustration reads the stat: Nearly 70 percent of immunocompromised people say they feel hopeful that a COVID-19 vaccine will be available for more children.
Coronavirus, Living with Arthritis, Patient Perspectives During COVID-19

Immunocompromised People Are Relieved More Children Will Be Able to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, But Still Have Concerns

In the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll, the majority of patients who have children or spend a lot of time around children regularly said they will feel more protected against COVID-19 once the vaccine becomes available for 5- to 11-year-olds.

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Coronavirus, COVID-19 Vaccines, Living with Arthritis

Long COVID Is Less Likely If You’re Fully Vaccinated and Get a Breakthrough Infection

Breakthrough infections can be worrisome — especially for those who are immunocompromised — but here’s some good news: People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are less likely to experience long COVID and be hospitalized if they experience a breakthrough infection than those who aren’t vaccinated.

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