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- A national survey conducted from July 21-August 2, 2021, analyzed vaccine coverage among 63,266 individuals in the U.S. with and without prior COVID-19 diagnoses.
- Results showed that individuals with previous COVID-19 diagnoses had lower vaccination rates (73% versus 85% for at least one dose and 69% versus 82% for full vaccination) and higher vaccine hesitancy (14% versus 9%).
- The study highlights the need for targeted educational efforts to encourage vaccination among those who have had COVID-19, emphasizing that vaccination is still important regardless of past infections.
Article Abstract
To determine the extent of gaps in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine coverage among those in the United States with and without previous COVID-19 diagnoses, we used data from a large, nationally representative survey conducted during July 21-August 2, 2021. We analyzed vaccine receipt (≥1 dose and full vaccination) and intention to be vaccinated for 63,266 persons. Vaccination receipt was lower among those who had a prior diagnosis of COVID-19 compared to those without: >1 dose: 73% and 85%, respectively, p<0.001; full vaccination: 69% and 82%, respectively, p<0.001). Reluctance to be vaccinated was higher among those with a previous COVID-19 diagnosis (14%) than among those without (9%). These findings suggest the need to focus educational and confidence-building interventions on adults who receive a COVID-19 diagnosis during clinic visits, or at the time of discharge if hospitalized, and to better educate the public about the value of being vaccinated, regardless of previous COVID-19 infection.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8888235 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2803.211561 | DOI Listing |
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