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COVID data tracker weekly review : interpretative summary for January 7, 2022
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February 11, 2022
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Alternative Title:Boosters Work
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Description:Interpretive Summary for February 11, 2022
Boosters Work
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in January 2022 were the highest since the beginning of the pandemic, fueled by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. As of February 10, 2022, Omicron is still the predominant variant across the country.
A recent CDC study found that among people hospitalized with COVID-19, severe outcomes during the Omicron period appear lower than during previous high transmission periods. COVID-19 hospital stays were shorter, with fewer intensive care unit stays. Part of the reason for the lower severity is because of vaccination coverage and booster dose uptake among eligible people. COVID Data Tracker shows that as of February 10, 2022, about 213.4 million people, or 64.3% percent of the total U.S. population, have received a primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine.
However, only about half of those eligible to receive a booster dose have done so. Everyone ages 12 years and older should get a booster shot after they have completed their COVID-19 vaccine primary series. Omicron is extremely contagious, and even though overall severity is lower, the high volume of hospitalizations has strained the healthcare system. Being up to date with vaccination, in coordination with other key prevention strategies, is critical for preventing severe illness from COVID-19 and for reducing the likelihood of new variants from emerging. Find a vaccine provider and get your booster dose as soon as you can.
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