Do I have the flu?

Can my employer legally force me to get a flu vaccine?

We received an email last week that it is mandatory for all employees to get a flu vaccine this year. I work for a hospital (NOTE: our office is NOT located in the hospital, nor do we have any direct contact with patients). I do not believe in them, as the shot does not protect against every strain of flu out there. I have never had a flut shot and never had the flu. Can they really force us to get this shot? I feel like this is an invasion of my personal, private, health.

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5 Responses to “Can my employer legally force me to get a flu vaccine?”

1. PJ on December 23rd, 2009 at 7:59 pm

   They can fire you if you don’t. That is part of working in the health care industry. Perhaps you should look for another job.

2. rejectedsoul on December 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 pm

   yes they can

   as most states are at will if you dont get ityou can be fired and no allowed to collect unemployment

   get he shot

3. k2t3 on December 23rd, 2009 at 9:03 pm

   unless you are allergic to eggs or anything else in the vaccine, and the place you work i would think you are required to get the shot.

4. Tina on December 23rd, 2009 at 9:10 pm

   In the health field yes.

5. smedrik on December 23rd, 2009 at 10:08 pm

   They can absolutely force you to get one as a condition of continuing to work there.

   Almost all people who work in heath care – regarless of degree of patient contact and subject to the same OHAS regulations.

   You can get the shot, or get another job.