Influenza vaccination among healthcare personnel during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic

To the Editor—Influenza in healthcare personnel (HCP) may lead to absenteeism and nosocomial outbreaks.1,2 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee recommend annual immunization of HCP.3 During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, influenza immunization was emphasized vigorously in hope of reducing the burden of respiratory illnesses, medical visits, and hospitalizations that would further strain the healthcare system. Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Compliance Rates, 2019–2021 Variable 2019–2020 2020–2021 Vaccinated No. (%) Declined No. (%) Odds Ratio (95% CI) P Value Vaccinated No. (%) Declined No. (%) Odds Ratio (95% CI) P Value Total 15,757 664 13,853 1,027 Sex, female 10,872 (69.0) 498 (75) 1.20 (1.00–1.44) .06 9,637 820 1.36 (1.15–1.60)