COVID-19 vaccine prioritization of incarcerated people relative to other vulnerable groups: An analysis of state plans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carceral facilities are epicenters of the COVID-19 pandemic, placing incarcerated people at an elevated risk of COVID-19 infection. Due to the initial limited availability of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, all states have developed allocation plans that outline a phased distribution. This study uses document analysis to compare the relative prioritization of incarcerated people, correctional staff, and other groups at increased risk of COVID-19 infection and morbidity.

Methods and findings

We conducted a document analysis of the vaccine dissemination plans of all 50 US states and the District of Columbia using a triple-coding method. Documents included state COVID-19 vaccination plans and supplemental materials on vaccine prioritization from state health

SUBMITTER: Strodel R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8205184 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature