Multiple COVID Infections Raise Long COVID Risk

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Getting COVID-19 multiple times dramatically increases the risk of developing long COVID and research shows that 85% of long COVID patients had repeated infections.

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"Having COVID-19 numerous times makes patients more at-risk," says Dr. Sean Clouston, explaining how this condition can persist long after the initial infection clears.

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Long COVID is defined by the CDC as a chronic condition that occurs after COVID-19, which persists for at least three months.

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The symptoms can range from mild to severe, affecting different parts of the body, and making basic daily activities become challenging.

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About 68% of patients still feel tired, confused, or short of breath two years later, while having high blood pressure, severe COVID, or no vaccination makes it more likely.

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In New Hampshire, 4,000 people had to quit working because of the Long COVID. Another 5,300 cut back their hours, while 800 patients struggled with the lasting effects.

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The Post Acute Covid Syndrome Clinic focuses on managing symptoms while research continues to understand this condition, and people are learning to adapt to their developed limitations.

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