How to Prevent Long Covid?
Vaccines have been our best defence against COVID-19, but can they also prevent long COVID? In a recent episode of The Court of Public Opinion, Professor Quentin Grafton sheds light on how vaccines and booster shots can reduce the risk of developing long-term symptoms.
The Science Behind Vaccination
Professor Grafton discusses the latest studies showing that individuals who stay up to date with their COVID vaccinations are less likely to develop long COVID. While vaccines may not eliminate the risk entirely, they significantly lower the chances, offering another reason to stay vaccinated.
Debunking Myths
One of the most persistent myths is that vaccines cause long COVID. Professor Grafton debunks this misconception, emphasising that long COVID is a result of the virus, not the vaccine. This distinction is crucial for public understanding and ongoing vaccination efforts.
Vaccination: A Critical Tool
Vaccination remains a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19 and its long-term effects. For more on how vaccines can help prevent long COVID, listen to the full episode of The Court of Public Opinion.
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More about Professor Quentin Grafton
R. Quentin Grafton, FASSA, is a distinguished Professor of Economics, as well as an Australian Laureate Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU). Additionally, he is the Convenor of the Water Justice Hub and serves as the Director of the Centre for Water Economics, Environment and Policy (CWEEP) at the Crawford School of Public Policy. Moreover, in April 2010, he was appointed Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance. Between August 2013 and July 2014, he also took on the role of Executive Director at the Australian National Institute of Public Policy (ANIPP). Currently, he holds the position of Director for the Food, Energy, Environment and Water Network while continuing as the Convenor of the Water Justice Hub.
