More hospitals than ever require staff to get flu shots, U.S. study finds

Published on June 13, 2024

As hospitals and health systems begin to prepare for flu vaccination campaigns, a new study shows that 96% of the hospitals that serve America's veterans, and 74% of hospitals serving the general public, now require staff to get vaccinated against influenza or seek an exemption. Compared with a survey just before the pandemic, the findings show the impact of a national VA directive.

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