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Episode 81. Current COVID Risk Assessment: BA.2.86 Variant, Boosters, and More

Sep 12, 2023

Dr. Roger Seheult examines the COVID risk assessment, including the BA.2.86 Variant, boosters, hospitalizations, and T cell immunity. He also discusses a study on myocarditis in COVID-19 recovered patients and factors to consider for booster shots.

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Quick takeaways

The BA 2.86 variant of SARS-CoV-2 may not be as significant a threat as initially thought, as other variants are responsible for the majority of infections and hospitalizations.

Updated booster shots, like the Moderna booster, can significantly increase neutralizing antibody levels against circulating variants, but risks such as myocarditis should be discussed with healthcare providers.

Deep dives

Prevalence of the virus and hospitalizations

The prevalence of COVID-19 is increasing nationwide based on wastewater detection, indicating a steady rise in the disease. Hospitalizations have also increased proportionally in both the United States and Canada, suggesting that the benefits of vaccination and previous infection may be wearing off.

Introduction

2min

Increase in Hospitalizations and ICU Admissions, T Cell Immunity, and Circulating Variants

3min

BA 2.86 variant: Risk assessment and impact on immunity

15min

Study on Myocarditis and Pericarditis in COVID-19 Recovered Patients

3min

Factors to Consider for COVID-19 Booster Shots and the Importance of Immune System

3min

Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram examines the current COVID risk assessment, including the BA.2.86 Variant, upcoming vaccines boosters, and more. See all Dr. Seheult's videos at: https://www.medcram.com/

Roger Seheult, MD is the co-founder and lead professor at https://www.medcram.com

He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine and an Associate Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

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