Risk Factors for Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant among Previously Infected Frontline Workers

Katherine D. Ellingson, James Hollister, Cynthia J. Porter, Sana M. Khan, Leora R. Feldstein, Allison L. Naleway, Manjusha Gaglani, Alberto J. Caban-Martinez, Harmony L. Tyner, Ashley A. Lowe, Lauren E.W. Olsho, Jennifer Meece, Sarang K. Yoon, Josephine Mak, Jennifer L. Kuntz, Natasha Schaefer Solle, Karley Respet, Zoe Baccam, Meredith G. Wesley, Matthew S. ThieseYoung M. Yoo, Marilyn J. Odean, Flavia N. Miiro, Steve L. Pickett, Andrew L. Phillips, Lauren Grant, James K. Romine, Meghan K. Herring, Kurt T. Hegmann, Julie Mayo Lamberte, Brian Sokol, Krystal S. Jovel, Mark G. Thompson, Patrick Rivers, Tamara Pilishvili, Karen Lutrick, Jefferey L. Burgess, Claire M. Midgley, Ashley L. Fowlkes

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Abstract

In a cohort of essential workers in the United States previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, risk factors for reinfection included being unvaccinated, infrequent mask use, time since first infection, and being non-Hispanic Black. Protecting workers from reinfection requires a multipronged approach including up-to-date vaccination, mask use as recommended, and reduction in underlying health disparities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)599-604
Number of pages6
JournalEmerging infectious diseases
Volume29
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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