CDC: Healthcare Workers Play Key Role in Flu Prevention

The CDC is reminding healthcare workers that they play a special role in fighting the flu. The agency is recommending that all physicians, nurses, other workers in hospital and outpatient-care settings and emergency-response workers receive the flu vaccine. By doing so, they're not only protecting their health, but the health of their families and residents/patients as well. Additionally, high vaccination rates among healthcare workers have been tied to improved resident/patient outcomes, reduced absenteeism and lower flu rates among staff.

Healthcare workers should also encourage vulnerable residents and patients to consider getting flu shots to protect themselves.

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