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ABSTRACT: Objective
To identify rates of work absence following receipt of COVID-19 vaccine in a cohort of healthcare personnel (HCP).Methods
Short-term disability (STD) usage by HCP attributed to side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine was calculated for each vaccine manufacturer, job category, age group, and work region. Analysis was performed for the cohort of HCP during the initial vaccination campaign.Results
4.1% of COVID-19 vaccinations generated a STD claim for lost work due to side effects, with increased STD rates after dose 2 than dose 1 (7.4% and 0.9%, respectively). Rates were higher for younger HCP and allied health staff.Conclusions
While side effects from mRNA vaccine dose 2 resulted in more work absence, statistically significant geographic differences in STD suggest cultural and staffing factors may impact HCP to utilize STD following vaccination.
SUBMITTER: Breeher LE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8715930 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Breeher Laura E LE Wolf Michael E ME Geyer Holly H Brinker Todd T Tommaso Christopher C Kohlnhofer Stacy S Hainy Caitlin C Swift Melanie M
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 20220101 1
<h4>Objective</h4>To identify rates of work absence following receipt of COVID-19 vaccine in a cohort of healthcare personnel (HCP).<h4>Methods</h4>Short-term disability (STD) usage by HCP attributed to side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine was calculated for each vaccine manufacturer, job category, age group, and work region. Analysis was performed for the cohort of HCP during the initial vaccination campaign.<h4>Results</h4>4.1% of COVID-19 vaccinations generated a STD claim for lost work due t ...[more]