Publications by authors named "Andrew Nicklin"
Introduction: Although factors such as urbanicity, population demographics, and political affiliation have been linked with COVID-19 masking behavior and policy in community settings, little work has investigated factors associated with school mask policies. We sought to characterize United States state and school district student COVID-19 masking policies during the 2021-22 school year and determine predictors of these mandates at four time points, including before and after federal guidance relaxed school mask recommendations in February 2022.
Methods: Student mask policies for US states and the District of Columbia, as well as a sample of 56 districts were categorized as prohibited, recommended, or required in September 2021, November 2021, January 2022, and March 2022 based on the Johns Hopkins eSchool+ Initiative School Reopening Tracker.
Article Synopsis
- Gaps in information about COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy in pregnancy have caused differing public health guidelines worldwide throughout the pandemic.
- A study systematically reviewed public health policies from 224 countries every three weeks, using a 1-5 scale to categorize recommendations on vaccine use during pregnancy.
- As of September 30, 2021, 176 countries had clear policies, showing a shift from only 6% recommending vaccines in May 2021 to 38% recommending them, but significant access inequalities remain, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.