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SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Uptake in a Correctional Setting
Justin Berk;
Matthew Murphy;
Phillip Chan;
Kimberly Kane;
Josiah Rich;
Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein
ABSTRACT
Between December 2020 and February 2021, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections offered SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to all correctional staff and sentenced individuals incarcerated in the state. During this initial campaign, 76.4% (1106 / 1447) of sentenced individuals and 68.4% (1008 / 1474) of correctional staff accepted and received the vaccine. This study demonstrates the feasibility and efficiency of vaccine implementation in a carceral setting.
Citation
Please cite as:
Berk J, Murphy M, Chan P, Kane K, Rich J, Brinkley-Rubinstein L
Initial SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Uptake in a Correctional Setting: Cross-sectional Study