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Age and Ageing 2003; 32: 487-489
© 2003, British Geriatrics Society

For Debate...

Should we promote influenza vaccination of health care workers in nursing homes? Some ethical arguments in favour of immunization

Mariëtte A. Van Den Hoven and Marcel F. Verweij

Center for Bioethics and Health Law, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 2, NL-3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands

Address correspondence to: M. A. van den Hoven. Fax: (+31) 302 539410. Email: mvdhoven{at}theo.uu.nl

Abstract

Although studies show the relation between influenza immunization of health care workers and the benefits for residents in nursing homes, compliance to vaccination is still low. In this article we explore and discuss two specific moral reasons for nursing home professionals to accept vaccination. These special reasons derive from two sources: the responsibilities they have as health professionals, and the responsibilities they have as a member of the collective.

Keywords: ethics—medical, influenza vaccination, professional responsibility, collective responsibility, nursing homes

Received September 20, 2002; Revision received March 25, 2003. accepted in revised form March 25, 2003.


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