The Flu shots and Pork

Submitted by dhimmi no more (United States), Feb 7, 2014 at 07:22

Dr, Pipes

I have no mercy for the woman who was dismissed from working at the Boston Childrens Hospital because she refused to be immunized against the Flu because of the fact that the flu vaccine contains pork . It really means that she puts herself and her needs ahead of her very sick patients that can catch the flu from her and may even die

It seems that doctors and nurses and all employees involved in direct patients care at the hospital must receive annual PPD tests (to check to for TB) and x rays if needed and also annual flu shots. The goal is to protect their patients from contracting the Flu. No PPD and no flu shot means that one would not be able to work period and yes employees can decline but it would be a sure way to tell such employees that they cannot work any more

So it seems to me that it makes lots of sense that the Chidlrens policy of no flu shot means no employment makes much sense

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