Hypertension is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 illness even after booster vaccination. The study found those with hypertension who received a booster shot were still at increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes like hospitalization or death compared to those without hypertension. Further research is still needed to understand how hypertension impacts COVID-19 risk.
Hypertension is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 illness even after booster vaccination. The study found those with hypertension who received a booster shot were still at increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes like hospitalization or death compared to those without hypertension. Further research is still needed to understand how hypertension impacts COVID-19 risk.
Hypertension is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 illness even after booster vaccination. The study found those with hypertension who received a booster shot were still at increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes like hospitalization or death compared to those without hypertension. Further research is still needed to understand how hypertension impacts COVID-19 risk.
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