Should We Make Influenza and SARS-CoV-19 Vaccinations Mandatory in Medicalized Nursing Homes? An Opinion Survey of French Health Care Professionals

Although the prevention of respiratory viral infections by vaccinating nursing home (NH) residents reduces both pneumonia and death,1 vaccination coverage of both NH residents and health care professionals (HCPs) remains a challenging issue in France. Vaccine coverage for influenza is high for NH residents (90%) but low for COVID-19 (30%) and remains very low for HCPs (<30%).2 Different studies have shown the benefits of vaccinating HCPs to reduce all-cause mortality, flulike symptoms, and medical consultations for and admission to hospital with influenza-like illness.