Future microbiology
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Future microbiology · Jun 2019
Influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in Italy: could mandatory vaccination be a solution to protect patients?
Several studies have reported that influenza infections in healthcare workers (HCWs) can lead to nosocomial outbreaks. HCWs can potentially be infected with influenza every year, and may continue to work, encouraging the spread of the virus. ⋯ However, the increased vaccination rates observed among HCWs still remain far from the 75% recommended by Public Health Authorities. The level of coverage observed in countries with mandatory vaccination policies for HCWs, could suggest the adoption of this strategy for increase influenza vaccination adherence in Italy.