COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’
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A surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, per the CDC. Two doctors offer their input on the vaccine hesitancy.
Overall updated vaccination rates are higher among residents — but still fall short of the CDC’s recommendations. Only three states have more than 50% of residents with a fully updated vaccination status. "These staff members, with their increased susceptibility to and risk for infection from COVID-19, can inadvertently risk the lives of those in their care." Nursing homes should ensure that vaccines are readily accessible through on-site clinics, flexible scheduling and mobile units to reach staff conveniently, said one expert. Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
The CDC has been collecting weekly data on the health care workers' vaccination status and residents’ vaccination status since May 30, 2022. The data comes from approximately 15,000 long-term care facilities (LTCFs) that report to the CDC’s LTCF COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module.
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