Seasonal Influenza: Not Enough Healthcare Workers Have Themselves Vaccinated, German Study Finds

Less than one third of healthcare workers have themselves vaccinated against classic influenza. This reluctance is astounding, firstly because vaccination against influenza viruses is considered safe and effective and secondly because it has been proved to prevent nosocomial transmission of disease to patients -- provided at least 50% of employees have been vaccinated. In a new study, German researchers reveal why vaccination rates have stayed so low and how they can be improved.

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