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SARS-CoV-2 infection and hospitalization among adults aged ≥18 years, by vaccination status, before and during SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variants predominance — Los Angeles County, California, November 7, 2021–January 8, 2022
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February 1, 2022
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Series: MMWR; v. 71, ER, 2/1/22
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Description:What is already known about this topic? COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against severe SARS-CoV-2–associated outcomes, including those caused by the Delta Variants.
What is added by this report? As of January 8, 2022, during Omicron predominance, COVID-19 incidence and hospitalization rates in Los Angeles County among unvaccinated persons were 3.6 and 23.0 times, respectively, those of fully vaccinated persons with a booster, and 2.0 and 5.3 times, respectively, those among fully vaccinated persons without a booster. During both Delta and Omicron predominance, incidence and hospitalization rates were highest among unvaccinated persons and lowest among vaccinated persons with a booster.
What are the implications for public health practice? Being up to date with COVID-19 vaccination is critical to protecting against SARS-CoV-2 infection and hospitalization.
Suggested citation for this article: Danza P, Koo TH, Haddix M, et al. SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Hospitalization Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years, by Vaccination Status, Before and During SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Predominance — Los Angeles County, California, November 7, 2021–January 8, 2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 1 February 2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 7 January 2022.
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