COVID Vaccination Reduces Long COVID Risk in Teens
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COVID-19 vaccination Reduces Long COVID Risk in adolescents, Study Finds
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Published November 7, 2023, at 01:36 AM PST
A new study from Columbia University Irving Medical center reveals that COVID-19 vaccination significantly lowers the risk of developing long COVID in adolescents.
Study Details and Findings
Researchers analyzed data from over 1,200 adolescents across the United States. The cohort included 724 individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 within six months prior to their first infection and 507 unvaccinated individuals Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
The study found a considerable difference in long COVID rates: over 20% among unvaccinated youths compared to approximately 13% among those vaccinated. This translates to a 36% reduction in risk for vaccinated adolescents.
| Group | Long COVID Risk | Risk Reduction (vs. Unvaccinated) |
|---|---|---|
| Unvaccinated | Over 20% | – |
| Vaccinated | About 13% | 36% |
The Impact of Long COVID on Adolescents
Long COVID, characterized by persistent symptoms following an initial infection, can significantly disrupt daily life.”Every day, our study sees young people who are unable to fully participate in the activities they enjoy while they deal with long COVID symptoms,” stated Dr. Megan K. Stackwell, the lead researcher on the study Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
While the study did not examine the effects of vaccination on subsequent infections, the findings strongly suggest that vaccination can definitely help adolescents return to normal activities after a COVID-19 infection.
Further Research and Resources
The study was published in the journal Vaccine, with the DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.127907. For more data on long COVID, please consult the resources provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)