Association of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination status with risk of influenza-like illness and loss of workdays in healthcare workers

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Authors

Tamara Dörr · University of St.Gallen

Joanne Lacy · University of Zurich

Tala Ballouz · University of Zurich

Alexia Cusini · Spital Thurgau (Switzerland)

Fabian Grässli · University of St.Gallen

Sarah R. Haile · University of Zurich

Emina Kocan ·

Abstract

Based on our data, we conclude that SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccination does not contribute to the protection of the healthcare workforce in a post-pandemic setting. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination may even temporarily increase the likelihood of symptomatic infection and workday loss.

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 epidemiological studies COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Communications Medicine

Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 347-347

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-025-01046-8

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