When you're fully vaccinated, but still hospitalised for Covid-19


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Medical workers treat a Covid-19 patient in the intensive care unit. Most Covid-19 patients who are fully vaccinated, but still end up hospitalised, tend to be older adults with other chronic health problems. — TNS

It's relatively rare to be hospitalised after getting vaccinated against Covid-19, but those who are typically have significant health issues that contribute to their risk.

Infectious disease physicians at the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) in Pennsylvania, United States, wanted to better understand who’s at risk of being hospitalised even after vaccination.

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