The worst people on earth don't want you to get vaccinated.

Despite all Americans having been either infected with and/or vaccinated against COVID at this point, writes Califf in the commentary, the studies’ findings demonstrate that “updated booster vaccines provide continued protection against major adverse clinical outcomes, including lower risks of major cardiovascular events, hospitalizations, and all-cause death.”

And even though the magnitude of the protection is modest and wanes over time, argues Califf, the cardiovascular benefits of vaccination outweigh the potential risks. What’s more, he adds, studies continue to suggest major risks tied to COVID infection, including neurodevelopmental disorders in children born to those with serious COVID infections.

Post-COVID condition, also known as long COVID, is another important consideration. “Ongoing studies point out the substantial effects of post–COVID-19 condition. Millions of individuals in the US, including a substantial number of children, experience loss of function and diminished quality of life due to the disease’s sequelae,” Califf writes. “Many observational studies have found an association between previous vaccination and a reduced risk of post–COVID-19 condition

This also means covid is still fucking people up to a significant degree.