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COVID-19 Deaths Surge Among Older Adults, Experts Urge Action

1/6/2026

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A JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that from 2022 to 2024, COVID-19 caused millions of infections and hospitalizations in the United States and more than 100,000 deaths annually.
Older adults aged 65 and older accounted for the majority of deaths in 2024, at 81.2%.
Experts urge expanded vaccination and better antiviral access for vulnerable populations.
David C. Grabowski advises avoiding crowded living situations to cut risk.

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A JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that from 2022 to 2024, COVID-19 caused millions of infections and hospitalizations in the United States and more than 100,000 deaths annually.
Older adults aged 65 and older accounted for the majority of deaths in 2024, at 81.2%.
Experts urge expanded vaccination and better antiviral access for vulnerable populations.
David C. Grabowski advises avoiding crowded living situations to cut risk.