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mandatory seasonal flu vaccinations

Posted under SeasonalInfluenzaOrganizationalResponses
Summary: Is mandating or requiring seasonal flu vaccinations for HCWs needed?

Influenza vaccination coverage among HCWs remains below 50% despite the abundance of evidence-based interventions known to increase influenza vaccination coverage levels. Many have advocated that the only way to truly increase influenza vaccination rates among HCWs is through requiring HCWs to get vaccinated. Are there any institutions that have successfully implemented such a program? If so, what please describe the program. If not, what has prohibited your institution from embracing mandatory flu vaccinations?


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bubble 23 Dec 09 20:09 | ChristyBarras said...:
We have implemented voluntary seasonal flu vaccination. If you don't get it for medical or whatever other reason, you must wear a mask for your entire shift, excluding the cafeteria, breakroom, etc. We have increased from a 43% compliance to 83%. It is up to the unit Directors to enforce.
   
bubble 13 Sep 11 00:27 | MillerC said...:
Our System requires the Flu Vac by a certain date or you "voluntarily resign". The only excuses for not receiving the vaccine are previously "documented" Guillian Barre Syndrome from vaccine or anaphylactic reactions. And YES they enforce this policy.

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r5 - 07 Jan 2010 - 23:18:48 - LynnwoodBrown
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