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Published in: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Commentary

How to improve influenza vaccine coverage of healthcare personnel

Authors: David J. Weber, Walter Orenstein, William A. Rutala

Published in: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Influenza causes substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide each year. Healthcare-associated influenza is a frequent event. Health care personnel (HCP) may be the source for infecting patients and may propagate nosocomial outbreaks. All HCP should receive a dose of influenza vaccine each year to protect themselves and others. This commentary will discuss the study recently published in the IJHPR by Nutman and Yoeli which assessed the beliefs and attitudes of HCP in an Israel hospital regarding influenza and the influenza vaccine. Unfortunately, as noted by Nutman and Yoeli in this issue many HCP in Israel choose not to receive influenza immunization and many harbor misconceptions regarding their risk for influenza as well as the benefits of influenza vaccine. We also discuss proven methods to increase acceptance by HCP for receiving an annual influenza vaccine.
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Metadata
Title
How to improve influenza vaccine coverage of healthcare personnel
Authors
David J. Weber
Walter Orenstein
William A. Rutala
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 2045-4015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-016-0122-3

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