Publications by authors named "Erin Licherdell"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the impact of social vulnerability on clinical outcomes for hospitalized influenza patients, analyzing data from over 57,000 cases between the 2014-2015 and 2018-2019 influenza seasons across 13 states.
- - It aims to understand how social vulnerability correlates with severe outcomes like ICU admission, use of advanced respiratory support, and 30-day mortality, while also examining patterns of vaccine and antiviral use based on social vulnerability levels.
- - Findings reveal that patients from areas with high social vulnerability experience worse outcomes, such as higher rates of needing invasive ventilation support compared to those from less vulnerable areas.
Risk of Clade II Mpox Associated with Intimate and Nonintimate Close Contact Among Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Adults - United States, August 2022-July 2023.
Anna N Chard Alexandra F Dalton Alpha Oumar Diallo Danielle L Moulia Nicholas P Deputy Erin Licherdell
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A global outbreak of clade II mpox has been primarily affecting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) since May 2022, with limited understanding of transmission routes.
- A study analyzed 457 case-patients and 1,030 control patients (aged 18-49) to estimate the odds of mpox transmission based on different types of close contact; results showed that those engaging in condomless receptive anal sex had a 5.4 times higher odds of contracting mpox.
- Despite the effectiveness of the mpox vaccine, vaccination rates are low, highlighting the need for a comprehensive prevention strategy that includes vaccination promotion and safer sex practices.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the characteristics of healthcare personnel (HCP) who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 from April 2020 to December 2021 to inform protective measures for this workforce.
- Over 7,500 case-HCP were analyzed, revealing that a significant proportion of certified nursing assistants, medical assistants, and home healthcare workers identified as non-Hispanic Black or Hispanic, with many residing in areas of high social vulnerability.
- Findings suggest that tailored infection prevention strategies should be developed according to HCP roles and social vulnerability to effectively reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify factors influencing healthcare personnel (HCP) in Monroe County, NY, regarding timely COVID-19 vaccination and booster uptake from December 2020 to December 2022.
- A total of 3,375 HCP were analyzed, revealing that 86.8% initiated their first vaccine early, while 85% received a booster; lower education, household income, younger age, non-White race, and public health insurance were linked to delayed vaccination and booster non-receipt.
- The findings emphasize the need for ongoing monitoring and targeted campaigns to improve vaccination rates among HCP, particularly in vulnerable groups.
Objective: To characterize residential social vulnerability among healthcare personnel (HCP) and evaluate its association with severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
Design: Case-control study.
Setting: This study analyzed data collected in May-December 2020 through sentinel and population-based surveillance in healthcare facilities in Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and Oregon.
Article Synopsis
- Over 30,000 monkeypox cases were reported in the U.S. by March 31, 2023, with the outbreak mainly affecting gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
- The FDA approved the JYNNEOS vaccine in 2019 for smallpox and monkeypox prevention, and in August 2022, allowed a new injection method to increase vaccine access.
- A study showed that JYNNEOS vaccine effectiveness was 75.2% for partial vaccination and 85.9% for full vaccination among men who have sex with men and transgender individuals aged 18-49.