The committee has also recommended healthcare facilities create a flu prevention program and integrate the program into their infection control efforts. It has also called on HHS to encourage healthcare employee vaccination and standardize measurement of employee vaccination rates.
The committee’s recommendations will be submitted to HHS.
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