Characteristics of the Healthcare Workers Infected with the COVID-19 Virus After Receiving the First Dose of Coronavirus Vaccine

Abstract

Objective: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection. As in many countries, priority has been given to the vaccination of healthcare in Turkey. Our aim in the present study is to examine healthcare workers who contracted COVID-19 infection after receiving the first dose of the CoronaVac vaccine in our hospital. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, the first dose of the CoronaVac vaccine was administered to healthcare workers in our hospital on January 14, 2021. All healthcare workers of both sexes, who were confirmed to have COVID-19 infection by RT-PCR test in the one-month post-vaccination period, were included in the study. The patients’ demographics and general clinical data were analysed using the hospital’s electronic patient record management system (EPRMS). Results: There are 4,195 healthcare workers in our hospital. Of these, 3,259 (77.68%) received the first dose of the CoronaVac vaccine. Of all healthcare workers diagnosed with COVID-19 infection, 17 (56.7%) were female and 13 (43.3%) were male, with an average of 38.96±11.23 years. Two patients were admitted to the pandemic service. None of the patients were admitted to the intensive care unit or died. Conclusion: Undetected cases of COVID-19, especially among healthcare workers, can be dangerous for patients and other healthcare workers. Therefore, vaccination of all healthcare workers should be the primary goal. It should always be kept in mind that even if vaccinated, it is possible to become infected with COVID-19, and thus, personal protective measures should always be maintained in the fight against the disease. The occurrence of COVID-19 cases after the first dose of the.