Covid-19 vaccine’s powerful impact on the kidneys
Definition of COVID-19: COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus disease, is a extremely infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and can effect anyone. This global outbreak, which started in January of 2020 has continued impacted millions of people. The effects of this disease can range from mid cold-like symptoms to hospitalization and extended bedrest.
The function of the kidneys: The kidneys are one of your body’s most vital organs. The human body typically is developed with two bean shaped kidneys. Their purpose is to filter fluid through the body.
History of the COVID-19 Vaccine
History: The first round of COVID-19 vaccines was developed for consumer use in December 2020 by Pfizer-BioNTech, but was initially only approved for people aged 16 and older. This vaccine worked by injecting genetic material through a messenger RNA to imitate some of the proteins in the COVID virus. This process helps the body build immunity towards this powerful disease. This first vaccine was administered in two doses, three weeks apart.
Now, there are multiple different companies who have developed FDA approved vaccines for public uses. Some of which includes:
Moderna
Novavax
Pfizer
The function of these vaccines is the same as that of a typical vaccine. This process includes injecting genetic material to imitate the virus. This allows the body to recognize the weakened pathogen and learn how to produce antibodies for it. To produce antibodies, the body’s white bloods cells uses B lymphocytes to recognize and target the pathogen sequence in the future.
In conclusion…
In conclusion, there are on going studies and research about the short term and long term effects of the COVD-19 vaccine.
While reading this, please remember that because this is a study, information can change and data that was drawn can be proven later to be incorrect or information can be added to farther extended this research. It’s always important to learn information for yourself and keep growing your own knowledge.
From COVID to Kidney protection
Through an ongoing study at the University of California, Los Angeles Health, researchers have found a link between the COVID-19 vaccine and kidney health. This study found that patients who were hospitalized for COVID were less likely to experience kidney damage if vaccinated. It is important to note that the source of this study is patient electronic medical records between March 1st of 2020 and March 30th of 2022. These records consisted of 3,500 hospitalized patients over the age of 18.
COVIDs affect on the kidneys
COVID-19 has effects on the kidneys and can both directly and indirectly damage this important organ. From the medical records analyzed in the study, approximately 30% of hospitalized patients developed an acute kidney injury.
Additionally, the post-COVID kidney injuries were believed to be higher in individuals who did not have the COVID-19 vaccine. On the other hand, the vaccinated group were not as affected by COVID due to already having antibodies from the vaccine. This has overall led the vaccinated group to be less immunocompromised and resulting in fewer kidney complications, as a result.
Of course it is also important to understand that kidney complications can also be caused by genetics, aging, and if you were already immunocompromised.
Did you know?
Getting the COVD-19 Vaccine can help prevent serious illness and death in both the youth and elderly.
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