October 1, 2009 |

Your thoughts on LTC staff flu vaccinations

What are your feelings on flu vaccinations for long-term care staff?

Comments:

– It is much needed.

– Staff working in LTC need flu vaccination so their residents are not inadvertently contaminated thus becoming ill.

– Vaccines have not been trialed enough so there are unanswered risks.

– They are absolutely imperative for the protection of not only staff but the residents.

– I have been a nurse for 25 years, got the flu shot once, got very sick and got my children sick. I wonder why the statistics for how many people have died within two months of receiving the flu shot are not discussed or available?

Do you believe LTC staff should be vaccinated? Leave your comments in the box below.

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