The Case for Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for Health Care Workers

Ann Intern Med. 2021 Sep;174(9):1305-1307. doi: 10.7326/M21-2366. Epub 2021 Jul 13.

Abstract

Not all health care workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19, and their reasons are multiple and varied. Some additional health care workers might decide to be vaccinated if the argument for vaccination were sufficiently clear. This article attempts to provide that clarity.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / mortality
  • COVID-19 / prevention & control*
  • COVID-19 / transmission
  • COVID-19 Vaccines* / adverse effects
  • Continuity of Patient Care
  • Cross Infection / mortality
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Cross Infection / transmission
  • Health Personnel*
  • Health Policy / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Influenza Vaccines
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Mandatory Programs / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Occupational Exposure / prevention & control*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Influenza Vaccines