Another new year comes with a new wave of COVID-19 infections brought on by another variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This new variant, named Omicron, carries several different mutations in the spike protein compared to the prior variants, and is highly transmissible. While there is a lot of uncertainty regarding the severity of infections from this variant, the degree of protection afforded by the current vaccinations, and the future with regards to COVID-19, the basic rules regarding protection from severe disease are still the same. The following summarizes and updates key concepts related to COVID-19 that are relevant to individuals with LAM.
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