C159 Policy, Politics, and Global Health

C159 Policy, Politics, and Global Health

Public Policy Issue According to the California Department of Public Health, [CDPH], (2018) during a four- week period, 36 people died from Influenza illness, with 21.1% of influenza swabs testing positive for the presence of the virus. As nurses, we took a vow to protect and advocate for our patients. By requiring mandatory flu vaccination in the state of California, we can ensure we are helping to prevent the spread of the virus to our patients. Issue Selection Every year when flu vaccination is brought up during daily shift huddles, it is met with groans and the proud statement I am never getting the flu shot! I always get the flu after getting it! In reality, influenza is a deadly...