US COVID vaccine rollout tied to fewer cases, hospital visits in older adultsThe initial COVID-19 vaccine campaign in the United States was associated with fewer infections, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations among adults 65 and older, finds a study yesterday in The Lancet.Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed population-based COVID-19 data reported to US federal agencies from Nov 1, 2020, to Apr 10, 2021.
Starting in mid-December, healthcare workers were prioritized for vaccines, followed by adults 75 years and older, those aged 65 to 74, and those 16 to 64 at high-risk for poor COVID-19 outcomes.COVID-19 vaccination was linked to a 53% reduction in infection among adults aged 65