COVID-19 Booster Uptake among First Responders and Their Household Members May Be Lower than Anticipated.

Autor: Frey JA; Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Center to STOP-COVID, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Bachmann DJ; Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Center to STOP-COVID, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Anghelina M; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Sircelj V; Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Center to STOP-COVID, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Saadoon O; Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Center to STOP-COVID, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Stevens P; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Pietrzak M; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Fernández S; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Center for Biostatistics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., McAlearney AS; Center to STOP-COVID, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Panchal AR; Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; Center to STOP-COVID, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.; The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Vaccines [Vaccines (Basel)] 2022 Jun 24; Vol. 10 (7). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jun 24.
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10071011
Abstrakt: (1) Background: COVID-19 vaccination status varies widely among law enforcement and emergency medical services professionals. Though at high risk of exposure, these first responders have demonstrated significant vaccine hesitancy, with only 70% reportedly vaccinated. We sought to understand whether similar vaccine hesitancy exists for first responders and their household contacts around COVID-19 boosters. (2) Methods: In a prospective longitudinal cohort of first responders and their household contacts, survey data was collected, including demographics, medical history, COVID-19 exposure risks, and vaccination and/or booster status. The statistical analysis focused on primary vaccination and booster rates of both the first responders and their household contacts. (3) Results: Across 119 study participants, 73% reported having received some combination of vaccine and/or booster, and 26% were unvaccinated. Vaccinated individuals were older, reported less prior exposure to COVID-19 and had more comorbidities. Only 23% reported having received a COVID-19 booster. Pairing of the data for household contacts demonstrated a 60% agreement to receive primary vaccination but only a 20% agreement for boosters within households. (4) Conclusions: This study provides insight into the vaccination and booster rates of first responders and household contacts. Focused efforts to enhance vaccinations is essential for the protection and maintenance of this critical workforce.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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