Hospital Staff And Flu Vaccines

February 28, 2018

Flu vaccination rates among hospital workers has climbed significantly in the past several years — from an average of 63 percent during the 2010-11 influenza season to 83 percent during the 2016-17 season, according to data from the California Department of Public Health.

Vaccination rates vary significantly among different categories of hospital workers, however. Hospital employees had an average vaccination rate of 87 percent statewide in 2016-17, while licensed independent practitioners — including some physicians, advance practice nurses and physician assistants who do not receive paychecks from the hospital — had a rate of just 67 percent.

To learn more, read Jocelyn Wiener’s coverage.

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February 28, 2018

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<h1>Hospital Staff And Flu Vaccines</h1><p>Flu vaccination rates among hospital workers has climbed significantly in the past several years — from an average of 63 percent during the 2010-11 influenza season to 83 percent during the 2016-17 season, according to data from the California Department of Public Health.</p>
<p>Vaccination rates vary significantly among different categories of hospital workers, however. Hospital employees had an average vaccination rate of 87 percent statewide in 2016-17, while licensed independent practitioners — including some physicians, advance practice nurses and physician assistants who do not receive paychecks from the hospital — had a rate of just 67 percent.</p>
<p>To learn more, read <a href="https://californiahealthline.org/news/at-some-california-hospitals-fewer-than-half-of-workers-get-the-flu-shot/">Jocelyn Wiener’s coverage</a>.</p>
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