Publications by authors named "Steven Auche"
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- Reinfections of SARS-CoV-2 in the U.S. have become more common, especially during the Omicron variant period, rising from 2.7% during Delta to 28.8% in Omicron BQ.1/BQ.1.1.
- Hospitalizations and deaths linked to reinfections also increased significantly, going from 1.9% and 1.2% of COVID-19-related cases during Delta, to 17.0% and 12.3% during Omicron BQ.1/BQ.1.1.
- Younger adults (18-49 years) had higher rates of reinfections compared to older adults (≥50 years), and it's crucial to stay updated on vaccinations
On September 1, 2022, CDC recommended an updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine booster to help restore waning protection conferred by previous vaccination and broaden protection against emerging variants for persons aged ≥12 years (subsequently extended to persons aged ≥6 months).* To assess the impact of original (monovalent) COVID-19 vaccines and bivalent boosters, case and mortality rate ratios (RRs) were estimated comparing unvaccinated and vaccinated persons aged ≥12 years by overall receipt of and by time since booster vaccination (monovalent or bivalent) during Delta variant and Omicron sublineage (BA.1, BA.
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