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Covid jab 'less effective' on fat people, new study shows

Obesity is associated with known risk factors for severe Covid-19. [iStockphoto]

People who are overweight are at a higher risk of hospitaliation or death from Covid-19, a new report shows.

A study published by The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal finds that Covid-19 vaccine is less effective, on people with a higher Body Mass Index or overweight.

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