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First Responders Have Lower COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Than Other Healthcare Providers.

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COVID-19 vaccination rates differed between first responders and healthcare providers, with healthcare workers showing higher odds of vaccination. Rates plateaued after one year, indicating fixed vaccination perspectives in these essential workforces.

Keywords:
COVID-19boosteremergency medical servicesfirst responderfrontline healthcare providershealth care providersvaccination

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • COVID-19 vaccination status varies significantly among essential workers.
  • Understanding vaccination trends in first responders and healthcare providers is crucial for workforce protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare COVID-19 vaccination rates between first responders and healthcare providers.
  • To assess changes in vaccination rates over time within these professional groups.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of a prospective longitudinal study (January 2021-April 2024).
  • Participants (first responders, nurses, physicians) completed surveys on demographics, medical history, and vaccination status.
  • Logistic regression and Kaplan-Meier plots analyzed vaccination rates and influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • First responders were older, more male, and had higher prior COVID-19 exposure.
  • Healthcare providers exhibited significantly higher odds of COVID-19 vaccination (OR 8.26, 95% CI 2.42-28.18).
  • Vaccination rates for both groups plateaued approximately one year post-enrollment.

Conclusions:

  • Differential COVID-19 vaccination rates exist between first responders and healthcare professionals.
  • Plateaued vaccination rates suggest fixed perspectives, highlighting a need for targeted engagement.
  • Addressing diverse vaccination concerns is vital for maintaining these critical workforces.