COVID vaccine passports triggered rush to get shots in countries with low uptake, study finds
Researchers from Oxford University found that countries with lower vaccine uptake than their peers benefitted from the use of vaccine passports and vaccine mandates, especially for the young. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tackling workplace violence [editorial] - Foster S.
Sam Foster, Chief Nurse, Oxford University Hospitals, considers the problem of the harassment, abuse and violence towards NHS staff from patients and members of the public.
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Source: SafetyLit - December 14, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
Covid passports could increase vaccine uptake, study suggests
Certification encouraged vaccination in countries with low coverage, especially among young peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus passports could lead to increased uptake of vaccines, especially among young people, a study suggests.Research by the University of Oxford found Covid-19 certification led to increased jab uptake 20 days before and 40 days after introduction in countries with lower-than-average vaccination coverage. Increase in vaccine uptake was most pronounced in people under 30. The modelling analysis was published in The Lancet Public Health.Continue reading... (Sour...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 13, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Coronavirus Vaccines and immunisation Infectious diseases Health policy UK news Science Source Type: news
Why a third vaccine dose is essential to beat Omicron, according to new Oxford University
THE OMICRON variant is spreading rapidly throughout the UK and worldwide in what the Prime Minister is calling an "Omicron emergency". Here's why a third vaccine dose is essential to beat Omicron. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
