A recent study has found that individuals with chronic conditions, such as Down syndrome and dementia, are among the "most at risk" of contracting COVID-19, even after vaccination. The study, published by the British newspaper "The Guardian," analyzed data from over 6.9 million vaccinated adults, of whom 5.2 million received two doses.
It indicated that while vaccination provides strong protection against the virus and reduces the need for hospitalization, some groups "remain at risk" and may benefit from booster doses and antibody treatments. The study revealed that individuals with Down syndrome face about a 13-fold increased risk of death from COVID-19 compared to others, even post-vaccination. Additionally, individuals with dementia and Parkinson's disease are twice as likely to die from COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status.
Carol Copeland, a professor of medical statistics at the University of Nottingham and a researcher at the University of Oxford, stated, "Overall, the risks are much lower than they were before vaccination, but there are still disparities" between patients and others.
