Vaccination data is use in the algorithm for both COVID (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza.
COVID
For COVID, vaccination data is separated into two distinct categories corresponding to two levels of vaccination which affect risk. “Fully Vaccinated” and “Boostered” vaccination.
Fully vaccinated refers to the initial course of COVID vaccination. The exact definition will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, it typically consists of two doses, e.g., 2x mRNA – Pfizer or Moderna, 2x AstraZeneca – Vaxzevria, or 2 mix and match in any combination. In some cases, one dose (e.g., J&J – Janssen). Once the course or combination is completed, an individual is typically referred to as “fully vaccinated.”
Vaccination (booster) refers to an individual being “up to date” with the recommended COVID vaccination regime of local health authorities. “Up to date” means that a person has received the latest recommended “booster” dose of vaccine. In some space population sets, “up to date” on booster doses might mean a third, fourth, or fifth dose etc., as has been recommended and administered to the specific occupancy in the space.
Influenza
For Influenza, vaccination administration and, therefore, data is more seasonal, typically once per year in the late summer or early fall. Administration of influenza vaccine is often a single dose but, for certain jurisdictions, vaccination regime may involve multiple doses or administration methods. There is no distinction made between “Fully Vaccinated,” “Boostered,” or “up to date” as is required for COVID.
For either COVID or INFLUENZA, selection of “Province/State” will apply community levels of vaccination data sourced from public health authorities.
For either COVID or INFLUENZA, selection of “Custom” will allow data entry based on occupant survey.