Association of Psychiatric Disorders With Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infection Among Vaccinated Adults

Source:

Nishimi K, Neylan TC, Bertenthal D, Seal KH, O’Donovan A. Association of Psychiatric Disorders With Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infection Among Vaccinated Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(4):e227287. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.7287

Key Points

Question  Are psychiatric disorders associated with an increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection after vaccination?

Findings  In this cohort study of 263 697 fully vaccinated US Department of Veterans Affairs patients, psychiatric disorder diagnoses were associated with increased incidence of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection after vaccination.

Meaning  This study suggests that targeted strategies for preventing SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections should be considered for individuals with psychiatric disorders.