Your Role in Stopping Flu Starts with Immunization
This flu season is projected to hit harder, with 20% more cases than last year. Facilities like ours face unique challenges—close contact with vulnerable patients means higher risk of exposure and transmission.
Why your flu shot matters:
- Protect patients: Residents depend on us to keep them safe. Most flu deaths occur in people 65+.
- Reduce staffing disruptions: Flu-related illness can lead to extended sick leave, call-outs, and staffing shortages—impacting patient care.
- Stay healthy and available: Immunization decreases severity and helps prevent hospital visits.
- Professional consensus: The AMA, American College of Cardiology, IDSA, and American College of Physicians all strongly recommend flu immunization for healthcare workers.
Last year, two-thirds of hospitalized flu patients were not immunized. Protect yourself, your team, and your patients—get your flu shot today.
References
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