Many Nurses Upset By New York State Mandated Flu Vaccines

The state Health Department is requiring that all direct care workers and those with whom they have contact be vaccinated for seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu.

“Although we encourage registered nurses to get a vaccination, we believe it should not be mandatory,” said Mark A. Genovese. “By itself, it’s an extreme measure and it won’t prevent the spread of influenza.”

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