Influenza immunization program in long term care facilities.

Infection control, nursing and occupational health at St Mary's Hospital and Marian Villa Home for the Aged collaborated to develop, present and evaluate a successful influenza immunization program for patients, residents and staff. The methods used may be applied to any health care facility for a major immunization program. The success of the program can be attributed to the enthusiastic efforts of all three departments and a dedicated task force.