'Heightman said the original “wild type” of the virus “seems to be the worst”, while vaccination not only seemed to reduce the chances of developing long Covid in those with breakthrough infections but “we have increasing signals that it can reduce the severity of [the condition] as well”.'
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https://www.ft.com/content/ed17fac5-0af4-432d-ab1b-0a55bc789865
@cyrilpedia Important to remember that 'reduce' doesn't mean 'eliminate'; it worries me that some people will take a false sense of security from quotes like this. (Speaking as someone who was double-vaccinated prior to developing severe LC.)