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VIDEO: In a study led by Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and the State of Indiana, conducted shortly before COVID-19 vaccines became available in the U.S., more than two-thirds of nursing home. view more
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INDIANAPOLIS In a study conducted shortly before COVID-19 vaccines became available in the U.S., more than two-thirds of nursing home and assisted living staff in Indiana indicated willingness to receive a vaccine immediately or in the future. The study was led by researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and the State of Indiana. Vaccine uptake by front-line staff is important because it will help protect against serious illness and death for the high-risk people who receive care in these facilities.
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