Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination Preparedness Policies in US Hospitals

Overview

Journal Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Specialties Health Services
Infectious Diseases
Nursing
Public Health

Date 2021 Apr 19

PMID 33866989

Citations 3

Authors

Susan E Beekmann

Hilary M Babcock

Mark S Rasnake

Thomas R Talbot

Philip M Polgreen

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Abstract

We surveyed infectious disease specialists about early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination preparedness. Almost all responding institutions rated their facility's preparedness plan as either excellent or adequate. Vaccine hesitancy and concern about adverse reactions were the most commonly anticipated barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. Only 60% believed that COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory.

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