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BNT162b2 vaccine uptake and effectiveness in UK healthcare workers - a single centre cohort study.
Azamgarhi, Tariq; Hodgkinson, Michelle; Shah, Ashik; Skinner, John A; Hauptmannova, Iva; Briggs, Tim W R; Warren, Simon.
  • Azamgarhi T; Pharmacy Department, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK. tariq.azamgarhi@nhs.net.
  • Hodgkinson M; Human Resources, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK.
  • Shah A; Pharmacy Department, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK.
  • Skinner JA; Research and Innovation Department, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK.
  • Hauptmannova I; University College London, London, UK.
  • Briggs TWR; Research and Innovation Department, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK.
  • Warren S; Get it Right First Time, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK.
Nat Commun ; 12(1): 3698, 2021 06 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1275915
ABSTRACT
In this single centre cohort study we assessed BNT162B2 vaccine uptake and effectiveness among UK healthcare workers (HCWs) during a time of high community COVID-19 prevalence. Early uptake among HCWs was 62.3% (1409/2260), however there were significant differences in uptake between age groups, ethnic origins, and job roles. Uptake increased to 72.9% after a vaccine hesitancy working group implemented specific measures. In the 42 days after vaccination, 49 new cases of COVID-19 were identified, of which 7 (14.3%) occurred in HCWs who were beyond 10 days of vaccination. Kaplan-Meier curves for partially vaccinated and unvaccinated groups were congruent until day 14 and continued to diverge up to 42 days. Cox regression analysis showed a 70.0% (95%CI 6.0-91.0; p=0.04) risk reduction for COVID-19 infection in partially vaccinated HCWs. Here we report early vaccination rates among HCWs are generally high although uptake is lower in certain groups. It is possible to improve vaccine uptake and efforts should focus on this, however, significant resource is required. The BNT162B2 vaccine is effective from 14 days post-vaccination in a frontline clinical setting and protection continues beyond 21 days post 1st dose without a 2nd dose, being given.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vaccination / Health Personnel / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Nat Commun Journal subject: Biology / Science Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S41467-021-23927-x

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vaccination / Health Personnel / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Nat Commun Journal subject: Biology / Science Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S41467-021-23927-x