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© 2021, The Author(s).Purpose: SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are a key step in fighting the pandemic. Nevertheless, their rapid development did not allow for testing among specific population subgroups such as pregnant and breastfeeding women, or elaborating specific guidelines for healthcare personnel working in high infection risk specialties, such as otolaryngology (ORL). This clinical consensus statement (CCS) aims to offer guidance for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to this high-risk population based on the best evidence available. Methods: A multidisciplinary international panel of 33 specialists judged statements through a two-round modified Delphi method survey. Statements were designed to encompass the following topics: risk of SARS-Cov-2 infection and use of protective equipment in ORL; SARS-Cov-2 infection and vaccines and respective risks for the mother/child dyad; and counseling for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pregnant, breastfeeding, or fertile healthcare workers (PBFHW). All ORL PBFHW were considered as the target audience. Results: Of the 13 statements, 7 reached consensus or strong consensus, 2 reached no consensus, and 2 reached near-consensus. According to the statements with strong consensus otorhinolaryngologists—head and neck surgeons who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or with childbearing potential should have the opportunity to receive SARS-Cov-2 vaccination. Moreover, personal protective equipment (PPE) should still be used even after the vaccination. Conclusion: Until prospective evaluations on these topics are available, ORL-HNS must be considered a high infection risk specialty. While the use of PPE remains pivotal, ORL PBFHW should be allowed access to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination provided they receive up-to-date information.
Author(s): Saibene AM, Allevi F, Ayad T, Baudoin T, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Briganti G, Carrie S, Caye-Thomasen P, Dahman Saidi S, Dauby N, Fenton J, Golusinski W, Klimek L, Leclerc A-A, Longtin Y, Mannelli G, Mayo-Yanez M, Meco C, Metwaly O, Mouawad F, Niemczyk K, Pedersen U, Piersiala K, Plzak J, Remacle M, Rommel N, Saleh H, Szpecht D, Tedla M, Tincati C, Tucciarone M, Zelenik K, Lechien JR
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Year: 2021
Volume: 278
Pages: 4091-4099
Print publication date: 01/10/2021
Online publication date: 15/04/2021
Acceptance date: 31/03/2021
Date deposited: 10/05/2021
ISSN (print): 0937-4477
ISSN (electronic): 1434-4726
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-021-06794-6
DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-06794-6
PubMed id: 33855628
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