Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel — United States, 2024–25 Respiratory Virus Season
Weekly / April 2, 2026 / 75(12);164–171
Mehreen Meghani, MPH1; Zhuping Garacci, MS2; Hilda Razzaghi, PhD1; Marie A. de Perio, MD3; A. Scott Laney, PhD4; Jennifer L. Kriss, PhD1; Carla L. Black, PhD1 (View author affiliations)
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What is already known...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights a clear public health imperative: vaccination among health care personnel (HCP) is critical to reducing respiratory illness transmission and protecting vulnerable patients. The data credibly demonstrate that employer policies—requirements, recommendations, and on-site vaccination—dramatically improve coverage rates. This aligns with established evidence that structural interventions, not just individual education, drive behavioral change. The su...
