Abstract

Routine infl uenza vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) and pregnant women is critically important. Among HCWs, annual vaccination can help protect HCWs and their patients from the potentially dire consequences of infl uenza-related illness. For pregnant women, vaccination means increased protection for both mother and infant. In the September 27 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, based on the results of Internet panel surveys conducted among HCWs and pregnant women, CDC reported coverage rates and other characteristics of infl uenza vaccination among the two populations for the 2012–13 fl u season.

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