Prevalence of Influenza-like Illness and Seasonal and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Workers — United States, 2009–10 Influenza Season
Adults employed in certain industries and occupations may be
at a higher risk for influenza infection compared with other workers.
During the 2009-2010 influenza season, when a global pandemic of novel
influenza A (H1N1) was underway, adults employed in certain industries and
occupations were more likely to report experiencing influenza-like illness
compared with other workers. These groups included Real Estate and Rental and
Leasing, Accommodation and Food Services, and Community and Social Services.
Among these same groups, relatively low proportions of workers received
seasonal or H1N1 influenza vaccination. Employers should evaluate risk levels
in workplace settings and implement control measures that include influenza
vaccination programs, education on hand hygiene and cough etiquette, policies
that encourage workers to stay home from work when ill, and provision of
personal protective equipment.
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