Doctors, nurses & other health groups call for mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for health workers

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11. They were literally at the top of the list and front of the line

because they were the most exposed and many, to this day, have refused.

There have been many articles about the RW loons and POC having "hesitancy", but the media rarely will focus on the very people - those on the "frontline" - the healthcare workers, the police, fire, and EMS personnel, who ALSO refuse to get the vaccine.

Some data was published and discussed here (back in January) - https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210106/Low-acceptance-of-COVID-19-vaccine-among-healthcare-workers-in-USA.aspx

Low acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in USA

Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Jan 6 2021

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to progress, the first vaccines have been rolled out, and several countries are planning to complete the first round of universal immunization within the first quarter of this year. However, vaccine uptake is a concern that has taken center stage in the recent past, with a flood of misinformation and doubts about the safety and utility of the vaccine spreading far and wide.

A recent preprint research paper published on the medRxiv* server in January 2021 reports that vaccine acceptance is low even among healthcare workers (HCWs) in the USA. This is a significant issue as this segment of society is typically entrusted with the task of communicating reliable information about such preventive measures to their patients, which is associated with greater compliance with vaccination campaigns and schedules. Moreover, their participation in these programs models adherence to the community at large.

Study details

The current study used a cross-sectional design based on an online questionnaire. All participants were above 18 years of age and were working in a healthcare facility of some kind. HCWs were classified into four groups, namely, direct medical provider (DMP), Direct patient care provider (DPCP), Advanced practice providers, and administrative staff who have little direct patient contact.



HCWs were asked about their perception of personal risk of acquiring COVID-19 and whether they had taken care of COVID-19 patients. Moreover, they were asked if they were willing to take the COVID-19 vaccine once available. Possible reasons for not accepting the vaccine were explored as well. The researchers received approximately 3,500 responses, with over half being below the age of 40 years. Three in four were female, and over 80% were white. Again, 80% had taken a Bachelor’s or higher degree, 44% said they were Democrats, and about 60% denied any comorbidities.

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So based on the above, it didn't seem like they were "anti-vax", just "anti-COVID-19 vaccine" due to mistrust and what they perceived as a "rushed process".

I posted the below in another thread (something that pertained for here in the Philly metro area as of this past April) - https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2021/04/19/covid-in-pennsylvania-nearly-half-of-nursing-home-workers-in-pennsylvania-have-declined-covid-19-vaccine-report-shows/