Two-thirds of COVID-19 Hospitalizations from Just One Age Group, They Should Vaccinate Immediately
A recent report revealed that older adults have made up the majority of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and in-hospital fatalities this year. This report was issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the report, two-thirds of older adults were hospitalized after covid 19 infection this year. This trend comes alongside a concerning lack of updated booster shots among this age group. Elderly Hospitalizations Surge Based on data from the CDC’s COVID-NET, the report highlights the stark contrast in hospitalization figures. Between January and August 2023, adults 65 and older accounted for a substantial 62.9% of all COVID-19-linked hospitalizations. In contrast, this age group represented only 45.9% of such hospitalizations between March 2020 and December 2022. During the week ending August 26, 2023, the…