The Importance of Healthcare Worker Vaccination for the 2024 Respiratory Virus Season

Respiratory virus season has arrived, and as a healthcare worker, you play a key role in preventing the spread of viral infections such as the flu and COVID-19. Along with essential infection control measures like hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper cleaning and disinfection, vaccination is a crucial tool in reducing the risk of infection. Receiving recommended vaccines, combined with following standard infection control practices, helps protect both you and those in your healthcare facility. Now is an ideal time to remind yourself and your colleagues about the importance of staying up to date on vaccinations. To learn more about how vaccines help safeguard your health and the well-being of others, explore available resources on immunization and infection prevention.