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.

Race to 200m

The Race to 200M is a collaboration between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and Sanofi Pasteur to ignite urgency around flu vaccination, especially among the 200 million Americans at most risk for the complications of flu.

The program elevates the expertise of nurses, who are on the front lines of fighting both flu and COVID-19, and encourages Americans to get their flu shot to ensure we continue to protect ourselves and our communities.  Visit TheRaceto200M.com to learn more.

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

Read other policies

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.

• 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