Highest Covid vaccination show steepest decline in pediatric asthma prevalence
High COVID-19 vaccination rates in states correlate with reduced pediatric asthma prevalence. A 10% increase in vaccination coverage led to a 0.36% decrease in asthma symptoms, indicating potential benefits beyond COVID-19. Further research is needed.
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States with high COVID-19 vaccination rates experienced a significant decrease in pediatric asthma prevalence, as indicated by a study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers from Nemours Children’s Health and Endeavor Health found that for every 10% increase in COVID-19 vaccination coverage, there was a corresponding decrease of 0.36% in parent-reported child asthma symptoms. States with the highest vaccination rates saw a 1.7% decrease in asthma symptoms, while those with lower rates only experienced a 0.6% decrease. The study suggests that factors like herd immunity and early vaccination of children may have contributed to this reduction. The findings hint at potential broader benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in combating other illnesses related to coronaviruses. However, the study acknowledges limitations such as not specifically measuring vaccination rates in children with asthma and suggests further research to confirm the direct benefits of COVID-19 vaccination for children with asthma.
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