Immunize

Promoting public health and well-being are critical functions of nurses and ANA!  Immunizations, for both nurses and the public, play a large role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as seasonal influenza. Do your part by ensuring that you, your patients and your community are safe by keeping up-to-date with immunizations.

Vaccinations protect the individual and the public from life-threatening, preventable diseases. Healthy individuals, as well as the most vulnerable, benefit from vaccinations. Health care providers, patients, families, and caretakers benefit from becoming immunized; and registered nurses have a responsibility in advocating for necessary vaccines throughout an individuals’ health care continuum. Neonates, pediatric, immunocompromised, and individuals experiencing chronic diseases are especially at high risk for developing preventable disease complications and should also become vaccinated.

Flu Shot Fridays

ANA, in collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur, the global vaccines division of Sanofi, and actress Jennifer Grey have launched the Flu Shot Fridays national flu vaccination campaign. This campaign encourages everyone six months and older with rare exception to get vaccinated, focusing specifically on adults fifty years of age and older as well as people living with chronic health conditions.

ANA urges Americans to follow the scientific evidence supporting flu vaccination and the guidance of health care professionals, who are on the front lines fighting both the flu and COVID-19. All eligible Americans should get their flu vaccination and encourage their loved ones to do the same – no matter what day of the week. To learn more about the importance of getting a flu vaccination and access resources and tips, visit FluShotFridays.com.

COVID-19 Vaccines

Learn more about the development and distribution plans for COVID-19 vaccination.

Policy Statements

ANA has a long-standing policy supporting immunizations. ANA believes nurses have a professional and ethical obligation to be immunized - it protects the health of the nurse, patients, and the community.

Read ANA's Position Statement

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Immunizations

**Posted 5/14/20 During the current COVID-19 pandemic, several routine immunizations are not occurring on time.  Please note these resources to assist with this issue.

• AIM white paper entitled "Flu Vaccination in a Pandemic: Leadership Lessons from Public Health Immunization Programs"
• MMWR’s Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Pediatric Vaccine Ordering and Administration — United States, 2020
• CDC’s Information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers: Maintaining Childhood Immunizations during COVID- 19 Pandemic 
• CDC's Preparedness Tools for Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Responding to Coronavirus (COVID- 19)  Look for Specific Vaccine Updates and Information on Pediatric Immunization
• CDC's Interim Guidance for Immunization Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic, posted 7/17/20
• CDC’s Resources for Encouraging Vaccinations During COVID-19 Pandemic, posted 7/17/20