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Nosocomial influenza: new concepts and practice
1Department for Interventions in Health-Care Facilities, Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Athens, Greece. helen-maltezou@ath.forthnet.gr
Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases
|July 3, 2008
Summary
Healthcare worker influenza vaccination is crucial for patient safety but remains low globally. Strategies like free on-site vaccination and mandatory policies are needed to improve coverage and combat rising antiviral resistance.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nosocomial influenza poses significant risks to vulnerable patients and increases healthcare costs.
- Influenza vaccination for healthcare workers is recommended to enhance patient and employee safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent literature on nosocomial influenza, focusing on healthcare worker vaccination and antiviral resistance.
- To identify challenges and strategies for improving influenza prevention in healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies on nosocomial influenza.
- Analysis of data on healthcare worker vaccination rates and antiviral resistance patterns.
Main Results:
- Healthcare worker influenza vaccine coverage remains low worldwide despite recommendations.
- Rapid diagnostic tests can aid in influenza diagnosis and reduce antibiotic use.
- Increasing resistance to oseltamivir and adamantanes limits antiviral treatment options.
Conclusions:
- Mandatory vaccination policies, free on-site vaccination, and education are essential for high healthcare worker vaccine coverage.
- Enhanced surveillance for antiviral resistance is critical.
- Development of new antiviral medications is necessary.
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