Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Required Flu Shot For Health Care Workers A Source of Controversy

Mandatory Flu Shots Opposed by Some Health Care Workers by Janice Lloyd.  USA Today,  January 16, 2013.

It is increasingly common for health care employers to require a flu vaccination.  This has lead to resistance for a variety of reasons including medical and religious reasons as well as doubts about effectiveness.  Employers cite the obligation not to spread the flu to patients.  As of November 63% of health care workers had obtained the vaccine.  Some workers who have refused have lost their jobs.

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