SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Mortality Rates During Early Omicron Waves
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report on SARS-CoV-2 infections among maintenance dialysis patients in the United States during the Delta and early Omicron waves. The report provides an overview of the data collected, methodology, and results.
Here are some key points from the report:
* The study analyzed data from June 30, 2021, to September 27, 2022, which covers the Delta and early Omicron waves.
* The study included maintenance dialysis patients who were vaccinated with either a primary or booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
* The results showed that SARS-CoV-2 infection rates decreased over time among vaccinated patients, but increased among unvaccinated patients.
* The report highlights the importance of vaccination in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections and severe illness among maintenance dialysis patients.
* The study also found that COVID-19-related deaths were more common among older adults (≥ 75 years) and those with underlying health conditions.
The report includes several figures, including:
* Figure 1: SARS-CoV-2 infections per 10,000 patient-weeks among maintenance dialysis patients by primary and booster dose vaccination status.
* Figure 2: Age-stratified population-based SARS-CoV-2 incidence and COVID-19-related death rates among the overall U.S. population and maintenance dialysis patients.
The report concludes that vaccination is an effective way to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections and severe illness among maintenance dialysis patients, particularly those with underlying health conditions.