What are the ACIP recommendations for influenza vaccination of health care professionals (HCP)?

Because HCP provide care to patients at high risk for complications of influenza, they should be considered a high-priority group for receiving vaccination. Achieving high rates of vaccination among HCP will protect staff and their patients and reduce disease burden and healthcare costs.

In 2011, ACIP published “Immunization of Health-Care Personnel,” which includes information about all recommended vaccines (see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr6007.pdf).