Key Points

Vaccination Coverage Rates for Residents and Staff in ESMS as of April 20, 2023

• Residents in long-term care facilities

  • 87.5% [87.0–88.0] of nursing home residents were vaccinated against the flu

  • 74.1% [69.9 – 78.4] of residents in long-term care facilities (excluding nursing homes) were vaccinated against the flu

  • 71.3% [68.2 – 74.3] of residents in EHPHs were vaccinated against the flu

  • 26.9% [16.7 – 37.0] of residents in other ESMS facilities were vaccinated against the flu

• Healthcare professionals working in ESMS

  • 24.7% [23.8–25.6] of professionals working in nursing homes (Ehpad) were vaccinated against the flu

  • 26.8% [21.6–32.1] of healthcare professionals working in long-term care facilities (excluding nursing homes) were vaccinated against the flu

  • 13.4% [12.3–14.6] of professionals working in EHPHs were vaccinated against the flu

  • 12.8% [6.1–19.4] of healthcare professionals working in other social care facilities were vaccinated against the flu

• Flu vaccination coverage among residents in nursing homes is high and appears to be stabilizing, though at lower levels than those observed during the COVID-19 pandemic or in previous seasons.

• Flu vaccination coverage among healthcare professionals working in long-term care facilities is very low and is decreasing across all professional categories compared to previous seasons.

Learn more about the survey:

• Study on Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in Long-Term Care Facilities and Healthcare Settings, 2023