Publications by authors named "Emily D Meyer"
Effectively treating hepatitis C viral (HCV) infections prevents sequelae and onward transmission. In Germany, HCV drug prescriptions have declined since 2015. During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns impacted the access to HCV care services and HCV treatment.
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- A SARS-CoV-2 outbreak occurred in a nursing home in February 2021, despite residents and staff having received two doses of the BNT162b2 vaccine in January.
- A retrospective cohort study assessed vaccine effectiveness, calculating several attack rates and comparing viral loads, revealing the vaccine was 56% effective against infection and lower transmission rates among vaccinated staff.
- The study concluded that while vaccination reduces infection risk and viral load, non-pharmaceutical interventions are still crucial, and improving staff vaccination rates could further protect residents and their households.