Bay Area Hospitals Report Rise in Flu Shot Rates for Workers
Hospitals and medical centers across Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties are reporting that a new influenza immunization mandate for health care workers has led to a rise in employee vaccination rates. Many San Francisco Bay Area hospitals also are providing masks and hand sanitizer to help workers and patients reduce their risk of infection.
- "Mandate Improves Hospital Workers' Flu Vaccination Rates" (Kleffman, Contra Costa Times, 1/25).