APIC Position Paper on Influenza Vaccination for Healthcare Personnel

Organizations nationwide are considering whether to institute an influenza vaccination policy. In just the past few weeks, hospitals in Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Michigan have announced such policies.

In January, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology published a position paper titled, "Influenza Vaccination Should Be a Condition of Employment for Healthcare Personnel, Unless Medically Contraindicated."

Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!

As the title suggests, APIC's position is receiving an influenza vaccination should be a condition of employment for healthcare workers, unless there are compelling medical contraindications.

To read the APIC position paper, which includes rationale behind its position, click here (pdf).

Related Articles on Influenza:

Study: Expanding Flu Vaccination for Older Children Could Reduce ER Visits by 34%

Patient Safety Tool: 8 Seasonal Flu Buttons and Stickers From the Department of Veteran Affairs

CDC: 61.5% of Healthcare Workers in Ambulatory Settings Vaccinated Against the Flu in 2010-2011