Sustaining High Influenza Vaccination Compliance with a Mandatory Masking Program

Esolen, Lisa M.; Kilheeney, Kimberly L.

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“…Organizational aspects which facilitated access to the vaccine were implemented in eight studies [18,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27]; however, OSV was highlighted as a main intervention in only four campaigns [23,[25][26][27]. OSV as implemented key intervention increased VC overall by 113.6% (SD: ± 102.7%, range 30.8%-263.6%) (Table1).…”

Section: Key Intervention: Organizational Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The following studies used special organizational strategies as part of their campaigns and are discussed under their respective subheading. An approach using peer-topeer vaccination was taken by two hospitals [22,24]. A flu kit including the vaccine, consent forms and stickers was handed out to appointed team leaders of individual departments [24].…”

Section: Key Intervention: Organizational Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An approach using peer-topeer vaccination was taken by two hospitals [22,24]. A flu kit including the vaccine, consent forms and stickers was handed out to appointed team leaders of individual departments [24]. In the second clinic nurse managers could receive vaccines from the Occupational Health Department to distribute among their personnel [22].…”

Section: Key Intervention: Organizational Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A vaccinate-or-wear-a-mask approach was a key intervention in six publications [22,24,[34][35][36][37]. A deadline for vaccination was set, after which unvaccinated staff had to wear a mask for the duration of the influenza season [34][35][36].…”

Section: Key Intervention: Policiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Vaccinated staff partially had markings on identification badges [22,35,36]. Supervisors were informed of their employees' vaccination status and were held accountable in three campaigns [22,24,36]. One study implemented a 100 US Dollar fine for noncompliant staff [34].…”

Section: Key Intervention: Policiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: a review on campaign strategies and their effect

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Purpose Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers is a challenge. Especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, high vaccination coverage should be attained. This review analyzed strategies to increase influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers. Methods A literature search using PubMed was conducted and 32 publications on influenza vaccination campaigns for healthcare workers were reviewed for key interventions and resulting vaccination coverage. Results Among key interventions analyzed, mandatory vaccination policies or multifaceted campaigns including a vaccinate-or-wear-a-mask policy as well as mandatory declination reached vaccination coverage in healthcare workers of over 90%. Although campaigns solely based on education and promotion or on-site-vaccination did not regularly exceed an absolute vaccination coverage of 40%, a substantial relative increase in vaccination coverage was reached by implementation of these strategies. Conclusion Mandatory vaccination policies are effective measures to achieve high overall vaccination coverage. In clinics where policies are infeasible, multifaceted campaigns comprising on-site vaccination, vaccination stands and educational and promotional campaigns as well as incentives should be implemented. Lessons learned from influenza campaigns could be implemented in future SARS-CoV-2 vaccination campaigns.

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Section: Key Intervention: Organizational Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Key Intervention: Organizational Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Key Intervention: Organizational Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Key Intervention: Policiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Key Intervention: Policiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: analysis of an intensified on-site vaccination campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Purpose Influenza infections have substantial impact on healthcare institutions. While vaccination is the most effective preventive measure against influenza infection, vaccination coverage in healthcare workers is low. The study investigates the impact of an intensified influenza vaccination campaign in a maximum-care hospital on influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21. Methods Building on findings from our previously published review Schumacher et al. (Infection 49(3): 387, 2021), an intensified influenza vaccination campaign comprising a mobile vaccination team providing on-site vaccination and vaccination at a recurring central vaccination site in addition to promotional measures was performed and analysed regarding vaccination coverage. A survey querying vaccination motivation was performed. Campaign strategies and vaccination coverage of influenza seasons between 2017/18 and 2019/20 were analysed. Results The influenza vaccination campaign 2020/21 led to a significant 2.4-fold increase yielding an overall vaccination coverage of 40% among healthcare workers. A significant increase in vaccination coverage was observed across all professional fields; especially among nurses, a 2.7-fold increase, reaching a vaccination coverage of 48%, was observed. The COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced vaccination decision in 72% of first time ever or first time in over ten years influenza vaccinees. Vaccination coverage during prior vaccination campaigns focusing on educational measures did not exceed 17%. Conclusion A mobile vaccination team providing on-site vaccination and vaccinations at a central vaccination site in addition to promotional measures can be implemented to increase influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers. Our concept can inform influenza and other vaccination campaigns for healthcare workers.

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Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: Analysis of an intensified on-site vaccination campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Salmanton‐García

Liekweg

et al. 2023

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Purpose: Influenza infections have a substantial impact on health care institutions. While vaccination is the most effective preventive measure against influenza infections, overall vaccination coverage in healthcare workers is low. The study was conducted to investigate the impact of an intensified influenza vaccination campaign in a maximum-care hospital on influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21. Methods: Vaccination coverage following an intensified influenza vaccination campaign comprising a mobile vaccination team providing on-site vaccination and vaccination at a recurring central vaccination site in addition to promotional measures was analysed. A survey querying vaccination motivation was performed. Additionally, campaign strategies and respective vaccination coverage of influenza seasons between 2017/18 and 2019/20 were analysed. Results: The intensified influenza vaccination campaign 2020/21 led to a significant 2.4-fold increase yielding an overall vaccination coverage of 40% among healthcare workers. A significant increase in vaccination coverage was observed across all professional fields, especially among nurses, a 2.7-fold increase, reaching a vaccination coverage of 48% was observed. The COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced vaccination decision in 72% of first-time ever or first-time in over ten years influenza vaccinees. Vaccination coverage during prior vaccination campaigns focusing on educational measures did not exceed 17%. Conclusion: A mobile vaccination team providing on-site vaccination and vaccinations at a central vaccination site in addition to intensified promotional measures can be implemented to increase influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers. Our concept can inform future influenza and other vaccination campaigns for healthcare workers.

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Sustaining High Influenza Vaccination Compliance with a Mandatory Masking Program

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: a review on campaign strategies and their effect

Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: a review on campaign strategies and their effect

Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: analysis of an intensified on-site vaccination campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic

Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: Analysis of an intensified on-site vaccination campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic

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