A recent study shows the health care workers who perform most of the direct care for nursing home residents are lagging in vaccination rates.

JAMA Internal Medicine reports vaccination rates for certified nursing assistants are less than 50% nationwide as of July 18. Registered and licensed practical nurses were 61% vaccinated, while therapists and physicians were at 71%.

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