COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake by Infection Status in New South Wales, Australia

Using linked public health data from Australia to mea-sure uptake of COVID-19 vaccination by infection status, we found coverage considerably lower among infected than uninfected persons for all ages. Increasing uptake of scheduled doses, including among previously infected persons after the recommended postinfection delay, is needed to reduce COVID-19 illness rates.

Automated summary

By analyzing data from Australia, we found that the COVID-19 vaccination coverage is significantly lower among infected individuals compared to those who are uninfected across all age groups. To reduce COVID-19 illness rates, it is important to increase the uptake of scheduled vaccine doses, including among individuals who have previously been infected and have followed the recommended post-infection delay.