Mor contributes to publication that explores effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine boosters in nursing home residents

Infections, hospitalizations, and deaths among US nursing home residents with versus without a SARS-CoV 2 vaccine booster

December 1, 2022

Vince Mor, PhD, IMPACT multiple principal investigator is co-author on a publication that evaluates the association between receipt of a COVID-29 mRNA vaccine booster and prevention of infections, hospitalizations, or death among nursing home residents.

Abstract

Importance: A SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster dose has been recommended for all nursing home residents. However, data on the effectiveness of an mRNA vaccine booster in preventing infection, hospitalization, and death in this vulnerable population are lacking.

Objective: To evaluate the association between receipt of a SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine booster and prevention of infection, hospitalization, or death among nursing home residents.

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