This article offers some hope for long-haulers. https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210317/some-with-long-haul-covid-see-relief-after-vaccination One of the largest paitent communities, Survivor Corps, which has a public facebook group with 159,000 members, recently took a poll to see whether there was any substance to rumors that these patients were feeling better after being vaccinated. "Out of 400 people, 36% showed an improvement in symptoms, anywhere between a mild improvement to complete resolution of symptoms," said Diana Berrent, a long-haul COVID-19 patient who founded the group. Survivor Corps has become active in patient advocacy and is a resource for researchers studying the new condition. I realize this is anecdotal , but studies are under way. Also in the article, some COVID recoverers , 3-5%, experience a worsening of symptoms. More Like This Ethical Arguments Against Mandatory Vaccination by ldhrn73 A COVID-19 Dilemma: Where are all the PPEs? by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN, RN Fact or Fiction? Masking and CO2 Dangers by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN Pay Raises, Bonuses and Incentives: Where Are We? by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN War on Nurses by dareese, MSN, RN
Floor_Nurse 173 Posts Mar 18, 2021 Good article. It looks like the beginning of some much needed data, pertaining to the "long-term" effects of the virus and treatment.
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JVBT, ASN 95 Posts Specializes in clinic nurse. Has 8 years experience. Mar 20, 2021 A rare sign of hope.