Sweden: 43% of patients in ICU are fully vaccinated, and the figure is rising

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In September 2021, 23% of those cared for in Swedish IVA (ICU) were fully vaccinated. In October, the share increased to 31%. So far in November, 43% are fully vaccinated.

If you look at the age group 60 years and up – where vaccine coverage has been largely unchanged in recent months, in August, the proportion of fully vaccinated in intensive care was 20 per cent, in September 42 per cent, in October 61 per cent and in November 76 per cent.

Dagens Nyheter report (in Swedish)

 

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** This post was originally published on November 25, 2021 **