Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection following first dose mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine in a veterans affairs long term care facility - 26/08/21
, George Psevdos, MD b
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Highlights |
• | SARS-CoV-2 infection can spread rapidly among residents and staff of a long term care facility. |
• | Vaccinations against SARS-CoV-2 is of paramount importance to save lives in US long term care facilities. |
• | Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections in vaccinated long term care facility residents is possible, but a favorable outcome is more likely. |
Abstract |
An outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 involving four residents of a United States Veterans Affairs long term care facility occurred following administration of the first dose of the mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna) to thirty out of 33 residents. Three out of 4 positive cases were partially vaccinated and remained asymptomatic. One of 2 partially vaccinated patients who were tested for anti-spike protein antibodies had detectable levels at the time of diagnosis. The mortality rate was lower compared to a prior outbreak reported in this facility.
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Vol 49 - N° 9
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