Articles: sars-cov-2.
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Symptom persistence weeks after laboratory-confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) clearance is a relatively common long-term complication of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Little is known about this phenomenon in older adults. The present study aimed at determining the prevalence of persistent symptoms among older COVID-19 survivors and identifying symptom patterns. ⋯ Persistent symptoms are frequently experienced by older adults who have been hospitalized for COVID-19. Follow-up programs should be implemented to monitor and care for long-term COVID-19-related health issues.
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Am J Infect Control · Sep 2021
Multicenter StudyCovid-19 vaccine acceptance, hesitancy, and refusal among Canadian healthcare workers: A multicenter survey.
Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among healthcare workers (HCW) remains poorly understood. We assessed HCWs' willingness to be vaccinated and reasons underlying hesitancy. ⋯ Vaccine hesitancy exists among HCWs. Our findings provide useful information to plan future interventions and improve acceptance.