More Convenient Shots Increased Immunization Rates in Health Care Workers
November 8, 2010|Hospitalist News (Archived)
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Major Finding: About 86% of health care workers at a hospital in Omaha, Neb., agreed to get a flu shot, without being mandated to do so. Commonsense approaches, like making shots available after hours for night workers, increased vaccination rates.
Data Source: An observational study looking at vaccination rates before and after policy changes.
Disclosures: Dr. Chatterjee and Dr. Pavia said they had no conflicts of interest.
FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Dr. Chatterjee and Dr. Pavia reported having no conflicts of interest.
