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Treatment for chronic lung diseases can also muddy vaccine response.
Many patients take medications that suppress inflammation in the lungs, such assteroidsandbiologics.
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The [COVID] vaccine is highly effective at controlling COVID-19 and preventing severe disease.
What About Other Vaccines?
Antiviral medications likePaxlovidcan reduce the risk of COVID complications for high-risk people.
Lagevrio may be a good alternative if youre taking a medication that interacts with Paxlovid.
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