"COVID-19 Infection Linked to Higher Allergic Disease Risk, Study Finds"

A study published in Nature Communications found that individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 have a 20% higher occurrence of allergic diseases compared to those not infected, with a more than double likelihood of developing asthma. The study, which included over 22 million individuals from South Korea, Japan, and the UK, also revealed that COVID-19 vaccination with at least two doses weakens the risk of new allergies. The findings emphasize the need for persistent health policies to manage the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection and highlight the increased risk of allergic manifestations in individuals with a history of COVID-19.