Bureau Of Labor Statistics Predicts Epidemiology Jobs Will Increase Significantly Because Of Changes Brought About By The COVID-19 Pandemic
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A “boom” for epidemiologists and other health science jobs is how the New York Times characterized the latest employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
-32020 Epi Salary Survey Results
In a February 2021 report on employment projections in a pandemic environment, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of epidemiologists will grow by about 31% between now and 2029. This projection did not change regardless of 2 whether the future scenario was one of
moderate or major impact from the changes in consumer spending behavior or workplace structural changes caused by the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, the BLS had projected only a 4.6% growth in employment for epidemiologists. The percentage increase in jobs for epidemiologists is the largest increase among nearly 800 detailed occupations, according to the Times report. - BLS con't on page 2
CDC And Kaiser Data On COVID-19 Vaccination Show Nation Falling Short In Achieving Equity Goals Making sure that populations most at risk from COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are vaccinated first and receive a larger share of available vaccine has been a clearly articulated concern and goal from the earliest days of the pandemic. It is now a clearly stated goal of the Biden administration which has created a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force.
It has also been clear that achieving such preferential vaccination would not be easy since several of the most vulnerable populations, including African Americans, Hispanic, and American Indian populations are among the most distrustful of government and the most reluctant to be vaccinated. - Goals cont'd on page 7
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