The American Public Health Association adopted 17 policies at its 138th Annual Meeting 6-10 November 2010 in Denver. The newly adopted policies “address a broad range of public health concerns, from environmental health issues and public health education and workforce challenges to oral health prevention strategies and implications of immigration policy on public health outcomes.” Included was:

201014 Influenza vaccination of health workers — Supports implementation of requirements for all health workers to receive an annual influenza vaccination. Urges providers, employers and other organizations to implement comprehensive infection control programs, including vaccination training and education, housekeeping and standard respiratory precautions in keeping with infection control standards. Emphasizes that vaccination of health workers is important for their own protection, not just patient safety.

The full text of all policies are available at: http://www.apha.org/advocacy/policy/policysearch/

http://www.apha.org/about/news/pressreleases/2011/2010adoptedpolciesrelease.htm