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November 2024 Medical News Summary

JAMA Medical News

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Emergence of COVID Variant XCC and Implications for Winter Health

This chapter examines the emergence of the COVID variant XCC in the U.S. and its potential impact on public health during the winter season, emphasizing the variant's capacity to evade immunity and its infectiousness. The discussion also highlights the critical role of vaccination across various age groups in reducing severe outcomes from the virus.

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