AMA to study ethics and science of required flu shots
Infection Control Weekly Monitor, November 25, 2009
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Although required flu shots for healthcare workers in New York ultimately fell through because of an H1N1 vaccine shortage, the idea hasn’t been wiped from the table completely.
The issue was discussed at an American Medical Association (AMA) interim meeting. You can read more on OSHA Healthcare Advisor.
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