The Prevalence of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among the Black Asian Ethnic Minority in New South Wales, Australia.

Introduction: Vaccination provides a cost-effective approach to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. The success of vaccination depends on global preparedness and acceptance of the new vaccines, and this is threatened by vaccine hesitancy worldwide. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, attitudes, and contributing factors in the Black Asian Ethnic Minority (BAME) of New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

A cross-sectional study of exposures, lung function and respiratory symptoms among aluminium cast-house workers.

Unlabelled: OBJECTIVES To investigate exposures, respiratory symptoms, lung function and exposure-response relationships among aluminium cast-house workers.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 182 workers. Exposure data were used to model exposure to irritants.

A cross-sectional study among detergent workers exposed to liquid detergent enzymes.

Objectives: To investigate sensitisation and respiratory health among workers who produce liquid detergent products and handle liquid detergent enzymes.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study among 109 eligible workers of a detergent products plant. 108 were interviewed for respiratory and allergic symptoms and 106 blood samples were taken from them to examine sensitisation to enzymes.