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Breakthrough Infections, Long COVID And You

Sep 14, 2021

Rob Stein, NPR science correspondent, dives into the complexities of breakthrough infections during the Delta variant surge and the unsettling phenomenon of long COVID in vaccinated individuals. He explains how these breakthrough cases can lead to lingering symptoms, impacting daily life long after initial recovery. Personal stories reveal the unexpected challenges faced by those with long COVID, highlighting the importance of vaccination while emphasizing the need for ongoing safety measures in the fight against the virus.

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Intro

2min

Vaccination Measures and Long COVID Concerns

2min

The Lingering Shadows of COVID: A Personal Account of Long COVID Symptoms

2min

Breakthrough Infections and Long COVID

4min

Vaccination, Long COVID, and Ongoing Safety Measures

3min

In rare cases, the delta variant of the coronavirus is causing vaccinated people to get sick — so-called "breakthrough infections." Now researchers are asking: Could these infections lead to long COVID, when symptoms last weeks and months? Today, science correspondent Rob Stein makes sense of the latest data, explaining what we know so far about long COVID in vaccinated people.

Read more of Rob's reporting here: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/13/1032844687/what-we-know-about-breakthrough-infections-and-long-covid

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