Flu Care in Day Care: The Impact of Vaccination Requirements
A Report by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
January 2015 :: 10 pages
Overview
Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, tens of thousands of young children in the United States are hospitalized each year for influenza (flu). To protect as many young children as possible, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York City have each implemented influenza vaccine requirements for children enrolled in licensed preschools, child care, or day care centers.* The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), in collaboration with the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM), brought together key professionals from all three jurisdictions to discuss the challenges and key lessons learned in the planning and implementation of the regulations. These professionals were joined by immunization stakeholders, including members of the Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition (CIIC). This report presents case studies from each jurisdiction along with an integrated set of lessons learned and key elements of successful programs (page 6) to help others considering implementing similar regulations.