Legal considerations surrounding mandatory influenza vaccination for healthcare workers in the United States

Highlights ► We review concerns regarding mandated influenza vaccination for healthcare workers. ► We assess the viability of these concerns and identify possible legal arguments. ► We identify potential new legal strategies to support influenza vaccine mandates. ► Arguments against mandated vaccina...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Vaccine 2013-04, Vol.31 (14), p.1771-1776
Hauptverfasser:	Randall, Lisa H, Curran, Eileen A, Omer, Saad B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Allergy and Immunology Applied microbiology Attitude of Health Personnel Biological and medical sciences Blood Transfusion Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Health care health care workers Health Personnel health services Healthcare workers Hospitals Humans Immunization Influenza Influenza A Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype Influenza Vaccines - administration & dosage Influenza, Human - prevention & control issues and policy Microbiology Seasons Smallpox surveys Torts United States vaccination Vaccination - legislation & jurisprudence Vaccines Vaccines, antisera, therapeutical immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies (general aspects) viability
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights ► We review concerns regarding mandated influenza vaccination for healthcare workers. ► We assess the viability of these concerns and identify possible legal arguments. ► We identify potential new legal strategies to support influenza vaccine mandates. ► Arguments against mandated vaccination in a non-unionized workforce seem unsound. ► We recommend mandating vaccination upon hiring or contract renewal (for unions).
ISSN:	0264-410X 1873-2518
DOI:	10.1016/j.vaccine.2013.02.002