Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination preparedness policies in US hospitals.

Susan E Beekmann Hilary M Babcock Mark S RasnakeThomas R TalbotPhilip M Polgreen

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2021)

We surveyed infectious disease specialists about early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination preparedness. Almost all responding institutions rated their facility's preparedness plan as either excellent or adequate. Vaccine hesitancy and concern about adverse reactions were the most commonly anticipated barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. Only 60% believed that COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
public health
infectious diseases
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
sars cov
emergency department