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April 26, 2026MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly ReportOpen Access

Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Nursing Home Residents and Health Care Personnel — United States, 2024–25 Influenza Season

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JBJeneita M. BellKBKira BarbreLMLu Meng

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Overview

Randomized trial assesses influenza vaccination coverage in nursing home residents and health care personnel, indicating vaccination gaps.

Key Points

  • This report aims to evaluate influenza vaccination coverage rates among nursing home residents and health care personnel in the U.S.
  • Data reported to CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network
  • Assessment of vaccination coverage from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025
  • Comparison of vaccination rates between residents and health care personnel by employment type.
  • Vaccination coverage was 61.3% among nursing home residents
  • Vaccination coverage was 42.1% among health care personnel, varying by employment type
  • This report is the first national assessment of vaccination coverage in this high-risk population.

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Bell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edab424a46254e215b35a3https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7515a1
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