Paxlovid May Reduce Risk of Developing Long COVID

County of San Diego, California sent this bulletin at 11/10/2022 01:27 PM PST

Paxlovid May Reduce Risk of Developing Long COVID

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Nirmatrelvir and the Risk of Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19

A pre-print study found that those treated with Paxlovid appeared less likely to suffer from key symptoms associated with long COVID.

Paxlovid was associated with:

48% reduced risk of death
30% reduced risk of hospitalization
26% reduced risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)

The study included more than 50,000 users of the VA health system with a positive COVID-19 test between March to June 2022 and at least one risk factor for progression to severe COVID-19 illness.

Since 9/11, four times as many U.S. service members have died by suicide as have died in combat.

There is not a strong enough safety net for the men and women who risk their lives to keep us safe.

13% of adults experiencing homelessness are veterans.
About 15 in every 100 veterans are living with PTSD.

The Veterans Crisis Line is available for free, confidential support and crisis intervention. Dial 988 then Press 1, text 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.

San Diego’s local health emergency for monkeypox (MPOX) is expiring today, Thursday, Nov. 10.

While the emergency declaration has ended, the County will continue to provide first and second doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine at vaccination events and County Public Health clinics.

No Cost Virtual COVID-19 Visits for Californians

Free telehealth visits are available to uninsured and underinsured people who test positive for COVID-19

Same day telehealth appointments are available with providers in many languages
COVID-19 medications (Paxlovid or molnupiravir) are prescribed to those eligible for the treatment
Medication can be delivered or picked up at a pharmacy at no cost

View appointments here or call 1(888) 897-1244

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Dr. Jennifer Tuteur, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Care Services

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