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I had to get a flu shot as well so that I could do clinicals again this year. I also had to get one last year as well. To me, it's really not that big of a deal, but some people do consider it a a big deal. Around here, those nurses and hospital staff that do not want to get a flu shot are required to wear a mask 100% of the time while they're inside the hospital. Failing to follow the rules can get them suspended or fired, but as long as they follow rules and wear a mask 100% of the time, they will be fine.
Come to think of it, I had to get a few more vaccinations done and a couple of lab titers just to get into school last year…
Actually, from what I've heard and understand, that policy is in place in all the regional hospitals. I'm not sure, but I believe that policy is also in place for the physicians too. Most of the staff got the vaccine, probably about 5% didn't, and they at least can wear the mask... but if they choose not to wear the mask and not get the vaccine, they can't work.Not a union shop I take it?
how is it legal to force someone to receive a medical treatment that they don't want as a condition of employment?
If they don't want it, they can wear a mask.
If you start with a flu shot, what else can they inject you with as a condition of employment?
(carefully applies more tin foil to hat)