Using Influenza Vaccination Location Data from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage

Victoria Fonzi
,
Kiran Thapa
,
Kishor Luitel
,
Heather Padilla
,
Curt Harris
,
M. Mahmud Khan

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Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 3 Good Health and Well

Abstract

Effective COVID-19 vaccine distribution requires prioritizing locations that are accessible to high-risk target populations. However, little is known about the vaccination location preferences of individuals with underlying chronic conditions. Using data from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), we grouped 162,744 respondents into high-risk and low-risk groups for COVID-19 and analyzed the odds of previous influenza vaccination at doctor’s offices, health departments, community settings, stores, or hospitals. Individuals at high risk for severe COVID-19 were more likely to be vaccinated in doctor’s offices and stores and less likely to be vaccinated in community settings.

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Article

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Original language

English (US)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

International journal of environmental research and public health

Publication milestones

Published - 07/22/2021

Publication status

Published - 07/22/2021

ISSN

1661-7827

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ORCID: /0009-0000-9214-1115/work/216414537
Scopus: 85110566851
PubMed: 34360048

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10.3390/ijerph18157753

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