Why Vaccinate Long-term Health Care Personnel
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Influenza is a serious health threat, especially to vulnerable populations like people 65 and older and those living with certain chronic medical conditions receiving care in long-term care (LTC) facilities. As LTC providers and advocates, we want to take all necessary steps to protect our residents and staff during influenza season, including ensuring that all healthcare personnel in a facility are vaccinated against influenza.
Learn more about who should be vaccinated and the importance of influenza vaccinations among long-term health care personnel.
Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel
ACIP recommendations for health care personnel [705 KB, 48 pages]: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Healthcare (formerly Hospital) Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) for vaccinating health-care personnel in the United States.
- Page last reviewed: December 4, 2014
- Page last updated: September 6, 2016
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
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