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Why older people are at higher risk for severe COVID-19

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Katelyn Jetelina
Aug 19, 2022
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Age is the strongest predictor of COVID-19 severe disease and death. Even though those aged 65+ are the leaders in vaccination rates, they continue to lead hospitalizations in the U.S. and across the globe. 

But… why?

Hospital admissions by age group (CDC)

An onslaught of scientific information can tell us why this may be the case. I worked with Edward Nir…

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