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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, with new variants emerging and vaccine-induced immunity waning. Protecting and retaining the healthcare force remains crucial in fighting this pandemic, as healthcare workers (HCWs) are a critical driver in increasing vaccine uptake among the public. This study explored the uptake of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster shots among medical students at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). Predictors for actual booster uptake were also examined. An electronic survey was distributed to Osteopathic Medical Students (OMS I-IV) in January 2022. The survey was distributed to 1762 students total, with 319 responses received (18%). Of those who responded, 70.2% (224/319) reported that they had already received a booster, while 29.5% (94/319) reported they had not yet received it. We identified that pharmaceutical mistrust, building long-lasting immunity via vaccines, and vaccines’ adverse effects were the most significant predictors for how willing participants were to accept a booster dose. Vaccine hesitancy around the COVID-19 booster was prevalent during the surge of the highly transmissible variant Omicron. This finding necessitates some evidence-based approaches to enhance booster uptake among a population subgroup whose impact is critical.

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To Boost or Not to Boost: Acceptability of a COVID-19 Booster Dose among Osteopathic Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Medical School in New York